The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 26,600
€ 26,300
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI 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 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.18 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
P-J
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 hp
120 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
24.73 lb/hp
25.35 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
46 mpg
39 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
682 mi
Range
570 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
682 mi
570 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
113.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
104.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
