The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (16 - 17)
€ 27,700

€ 27,000

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.22 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
197 hp
at 4700 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
145 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
45 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
542 mi
Range
489 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
489 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex 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).
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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