The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Automatic (12 - 18) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10)
€ 19,000
€ 26,600
€ 19,000
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
3201 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.25 %
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-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
*CAV*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
158 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
115 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
27.41 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
33 mpg
37 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
534 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
490 mi
534 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
134.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 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
1098 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
