The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18)
€ 27,700
€ 17,600
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is 3.6 inches shorter.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
99.9
168.4
104.8
172
168.4 in
Length
172 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.83 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4
145 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
542 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
