The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra Sedan 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 18) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI (05 - 08)

€ 21,800
Opel Astra Sedan 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 18) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 25,600
 VW Jetta 2.0 TDI (05 - 08) VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 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 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
59.1
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 18)
71.4
79.3
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 18)
105.7
183.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI (05 - 08)
101.4
179.3
183.4 in
Length
179.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3236 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Opel Astra Sedan 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 18)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.3 %
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI (05 - 08)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.45 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
23.14 lb/hp
23.45 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
36 mpg
42 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
527 mi
Range
610 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
527 mi
610 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
125 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data