The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12)
€ 28,400
€ 22,800
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is 5.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
58.6
71.9
79.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
71.9 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.6 in
Height
59.4 in
99.4
168.8
105.7
174
168.8 in
Length
174 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.72 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
145 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.49 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
518 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
125 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
