The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 24,700
€ 21,700
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 3.6 inches shorter.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
99.9
168.4
104.8
172
168.4 in
Length
172 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.28 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
45 mpg
city
56 mpg
59 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
759 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
76.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
