The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,600
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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. 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
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
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
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.86 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 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 GTC 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 GTC 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 GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 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 GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra GTC 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).
127 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
981 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