The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 (12 - 18) vs. VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 17,500
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 (12 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6
€ 22,700
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Opel Astra 1.6 is 1.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller.
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
59.1
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 (12 - 18)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 (12 - 18)
105.7
183.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
104.4
183.4
183.4 in
Length
183.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
3097 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 (12 - 18)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.68 %
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
27.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.09 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
27.41 lb/hp
28.09 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
36 mpg
47 mpg
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
527 mi
Range
684 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
527 mi
684 mi
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
125 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data