The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)

€ 26,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,400
 Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 1.6 Turbo.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
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 1.6 Turbo
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.99 %
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
43 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 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