The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Autogas) (12 - 15)
€ 26,600

€ 21,800

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
58.5
71.2
79.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
71.2 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.5 in
Height
59.4 in
99.9
168.4
105.7
174
168.4 in
Length
174 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.86 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
43 mpg
city
25 mpg
56 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.3 gal
727 mi
Range
337 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
337 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
106.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
106.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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