The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 21,400

€ 24,300

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
71.9 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.6 in
Height
58.5 in
99.4
168.8
104.8
172
168.8 in
Length
172 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3100 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.94 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
113 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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28.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.62 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.44 lb/hp
19.62 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
48 mpg
city
46 mpg
62 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
814 mi
Range
728 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
728 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft