The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

€ 30,300
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 22,200
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 1.4 Turbo
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
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 1.4 Turbo
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.97 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
144 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
14.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.74 lb/hp
22.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft