The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
€ 27,100

€ 23,300

€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 7.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
71.7 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
59.1 in
Height
58.6 in
100
168.7
106.1
175.8
168.7 in
Length
175.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.6 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
47 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
777 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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