The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 (12 - 13)
€ 25,100

€ 17,800

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 13.1 cm shorter, 1.1 cm wider and 2.2 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.4.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4
1488
1825
2021
1510
1814
2013
1825 mm
Width
1814 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1488 mm
Height
1510 mm
2524
4288
2685
4419
4288 mm
Length
4419 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1885 kg

Weight Difference:
48 kg
3.38 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1398 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
99 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
130 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
130 NM
Opel Astra 1.4
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4
126 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.4
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9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.87 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.6 kg/bhp
13.87 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
63 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
53 mpg
city
40 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
759 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
449 kg
Maximum Payload
512 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L