The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Automatic (12 - 18) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 09)
€ 19,000
€ 22,300
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6
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 1.6
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.49 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BSE
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
101 hp
VW Jetta 1.6
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
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27.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
27.41 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
33 mpg
29 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
417 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
490 mi
417 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
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).
155.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
134.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
