The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 25,100
€ 26,200
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.38 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
59 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
759 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
600 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
990 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
