The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI DSG (05 - 08)
€ 26,600

€ 28,200

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 2.0 Turbo FSI.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
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 CDTI
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.47 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 hp
197 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
▶ REPLAY
24.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
24.73 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
46 mpg
30 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
60 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
682 mi
Range
432 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
682 mi
432 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo 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).
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).
149.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
104.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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