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
€ 23,200
 Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.5 %
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
145 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
60 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
29 mpg
city
51 mpg
45 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
765 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
765 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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