The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)

€ 23,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,500
 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 3.6 inches shorter.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
71.2
80.4
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
104.8
172
168.4 in
Length
172 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.21 %
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
50 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
663 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft