The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 20,800

€ 24,000

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Jetta 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
59.1
71.4
79.3
58.3
70
79.5
71.4 in
Width
70 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
59.1 in
Height
58.3 in
105.7
183.4
104.4
182.8
183.4 in
Length
182.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3069 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.15 %

General
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
94 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
34.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.51 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
34.78 lb/hp
29.51 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
56 mpg
52 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
65 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
828 mi
759 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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