The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (18 - 19)
€ 27,000

€ 23,900

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3038 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.65 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.67 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
22.67 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
42 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
727 mi
Range
678 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
678 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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