The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 28,400

€ 25,600

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is 7 inches shorter and 0.6 inches narrower.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
71.9 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.6 in
Height
58.6 in
99.4
168.8
106.1
175.8
168.8 in
Length
175.8 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.13 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
16
Generation
P-J
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 GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.49 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
518 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI 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).
127 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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