The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.4 (12 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 18,300
€ 20,600
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the VW Jetta 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Jetta 1.6
59.1
71.4
79.3
57.4
70.1
78.9
71.4 in
Width
70.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
59.1 in
Height
57.4 in
105.7
183.4
101.4
179.3
183.4 in
Length
179.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Jetta 1.6
3097 lb
Curb Weight
2961 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.42 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Jetta 1.6
P-J
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Jetta 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BSE
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 hp
101 hp
VW Jetta 1.6
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
96 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Jetta 1.6
114 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
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31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.32 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
31.28 lb/hp
29.32 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
32 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
462 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
633 mi
462 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
140.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Jetta 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
