The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11)
€ 29,600
€ 24,200
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 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 2.0 CDTI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.32 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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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
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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14.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.43 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
518 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
725 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 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
