The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08)

€ 25,300
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 26,600
 VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08) VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo 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 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
59.1
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 15)
71.4
79.3
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (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 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 15)
105.7
183.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (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 DI Turbo
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.86 %
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
P-J
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 DI Turbo
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*BLG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
168 hp
168 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
19.73 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
35 mpg
32 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
512 mi
Range
468 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
512 mi
468 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
138.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
128.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data