The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.4 ECOTEC LPG (Autogas) (17 - 18) vs. VW Jetta 1.9 TDI (05 - 09)
€ 25,100

€ 22,400

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG 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 1.9 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
VW Jetta 1.9 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 ECOTEC LPG
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.52 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
P-J
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BKC
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
138 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
24.01 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
29 mpg
45 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
35 mpg
highway
52 mpg
10.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
299 mi
Range
657 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
299 mi
657 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
107 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
119.4 kWh
107 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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