The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 1.9 TDI (05 - 09)

€ 26,600
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 22,400
 VW Jetta 1.9 TDI (05 - 09) VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
59.1
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17)
71.4
79.3
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.9 TDI (05 - 09)
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 1.9 TDI (05 - 09)
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 1.9 TDI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.52 %
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI (05 - 09)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
P-J
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BKC
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
24.73 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
46 mpg
45 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
682 mi
Range
657 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
682 mi
657 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
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).
107 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
104.9 kWh
107 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data