The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.4 (12 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 08)
€ 18,300
€ 27,300
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
96 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.22 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
31.28 lb/hp
22.22 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
39 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
560 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
633 mi
560 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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).
125.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1343 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
