The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 26,600
€ 18,500
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 14.1 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
1486
1808
2021
1510
1814
2013
1808 mm
Width
1814 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1486 mm
Height
1510 mm
2537
4278
2685
4419
4278 mm
Length
4419 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1905 kg
Weight Difference:
52 kg
3.6 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
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
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.76 kg/bhp
12.33 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
51 mpg
city
29 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
727 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
512 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
