The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.4 (12 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 18,300
€ 29,900
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 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 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Jetta 2.0 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 1.4
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3177 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.49 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
P-J
Generation
162
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
*CFF*
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 4200 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
129 mph
14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.02 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
31.28 lb/hp
23.02 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
52 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
645 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
633 mi
645 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).
109.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 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
1166 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
