The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 24,700

€ 22,400

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 14.1 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1486
1808
2021
1510
1814
2013
1808 mm
Width
1814 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1486 mm
Height
1510 mm
2537
4278
2685
4419
4278 mm
Length
4419 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
82 kg
5.46 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
128 bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
300 NM
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.74 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.6 kg/bhp
11.74 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
63 mpg
63 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
54 mpg
city
52 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
759 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
459 kg
Maximum Payload
527 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L