The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 27,000
€ 20,600
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
71.9 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.6 in
Height
58.5 in
99.4
168.8
104.8
172
168.8 in
Length
172 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.91 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 Diesel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
42 mpg
city
56 mpg
55 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
727 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
