The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 29,700

€ 20,300

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
71.7 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59.1 in
Height
58.5 in
100
168.7
104.8
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.13 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 CDTI
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 CDTI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
44 mpg
city
56 mpg
57 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
743 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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
94.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 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