The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)

€ 27,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 20,600
 Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600

ⓘ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 1.6 Diesel
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
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 1.6 Diesel
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.58 %
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
145 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
29 mpg
city
56 mpg
45 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 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