The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)

€ 24,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,500
 Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘ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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.01 %
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
197 hp
at 4700 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
45 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
489 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
489 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft