The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 (12 - 18) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08)
€ 17,500
€ 26,600
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 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 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.76 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
P-J
Generation
1K5/1KM
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*BLG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
168 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
27.41 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
36 mpg
32 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
527 mi
Range
468 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
527 mi
468 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).
138.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
125 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
