The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 (12 - 18) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI (05 - 08)
€ 17,500
€ 25,600
€ 17,500
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 1.6 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 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 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 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3236 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.29 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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27.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.45 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
27.41 lb/hp
23.45 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
36 mpg
42 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
527 mi
Range
610 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
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 1.6
125 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
