The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex (11 - 14)
€ 27,700

€ 19,900

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
71.2 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.6 in
99.9
168.4
106.1
175.8
168.4 in
Length
175.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3104 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.93 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUL*
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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
145 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.35 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
31.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
45 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 GTC 1.4 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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