The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Automatic (12 - 18) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 14)
€ 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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
59.1
71.4
79.3
58.3
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
105.7
183.4
104.4
182.8
183.4 in
Length
182.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.71 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
27.41 lb/hp
30 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
33 mpg
55 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
48 mpg
43 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
795 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
490 mi
795 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
134.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
