The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 18) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 21,800

€ 26,300

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo 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 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.76 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
P-J
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
120 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
23.14 lb/hp
25.35 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
36 mpg
39 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
527 mi
Range
570 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
527 mi
570 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
113.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
125 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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