The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 29,700

€ 21,400

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
59.1
71.7
79.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
71.7 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59.1 in
Height
59.4 in
100
168.7
105.7
174
168.7 in
Length
174 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.8 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
16
Generation
P-J
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
44 mpg
city
46 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
743 mi
Range
809 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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