The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
€ 23,000

€ 25,000

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
71.2 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.6 in
99.9
168.4
106.1
175.8
168.4 in
Length
175.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.1 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
113 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
50 mpg
city
47 mpg
59 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
814 mi
Range
809 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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