The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)
€ 27,700

€ 30,000

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.2 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
192 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
145 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
48 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
542 mi
Range
710 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
710 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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