The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 FSI (05 - 08)

€ 26,600
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 21,300
 VW Jetta 1.6 FSI (05 - 08) VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300

ⓘ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 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 FSI.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
59.1
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17)
71.4
79.3
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.6 FSI (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17)
105.7
183.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.6 FSI (05 - 08)
101.4
179.3
183.4 in
Length
179.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.44 %
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI (05 - 08)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
P-J
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
BLF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 hp
113 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6 FSI

▶ REPLAY
24.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.26 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
24.73 lb/hp
26.26 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
46 mpg
34 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
682 mi
Range
495 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
682 mi
495 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
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).
130.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
104.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data