The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13)
€ 27,700
€ 20,000
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
58.5
71.2
79.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
71.2 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.5 in
Height
59.4 in
99.9
168.4
105.7
174
168.4 in
Length
174 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
16
Generation
P-J
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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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
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
145 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.03 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
26.03 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
45 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
542 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
