The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 27,000
€ 24,800
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 5.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
58.6
71.9
79.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
71.9 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.6 in
Height
59.4 in
99.4
168.8
105.7
174
168.8 in
Length
174 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.86 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 DI 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
727 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 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
