The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
€ 23,300

€ 25,700

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 7 inches shorter and 0.6 inches narrower.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
71.9 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.6 in
Height
58.6 in
99.4
168.8
106.1
175.8
168.8 in
Length
175.8 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.18 %

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

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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
113 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.82 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
16.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
759 mi
Range
527 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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