The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) vs. VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 09)
€ 26,800

€ 22,900

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel 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 DPF.
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
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 Diesel
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.52 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
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 Diesel
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
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 Diesel
134 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
24.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
24.73 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
46 mpg
45 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
682 mi
Range
657 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
682 mi
657 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
107 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
104.9 kWh
107 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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