The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.4 (12 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF (09 - 10)
€ 18,300
€ 23,400
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 TDI DPF.
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
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 TDI DPF
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.9 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
P-J
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
114 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.36 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
31.28 lb/hp
30.36 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
50 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
633 mi
727 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
