The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12)
€ 21,400
€ 22,800
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
58.6
71.9
79.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
71.9 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.6 in
Height
59.4 in
99.4
168.8
105.7
174
168.8 in
Length
174 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Turbo
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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
113 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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28.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.44 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
48 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
814 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
