The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) vs. VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09)
€ 24,000

€ 24,500

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.93 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
P-J
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
168 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
19.73 lb/hp
30.93 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
40 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
579 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
579 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
121.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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