The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 27,700
€ 21,000
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.18 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
16
Generation
P-J
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 1.7 CDTI
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
542 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
