The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08)
€ 26,800
€ 25,600
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 2.0 FSI.
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Jetta 2.0 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 Diesel
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.73 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Jetta 2.0 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 automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BLR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
134 hp
148 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
24.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
24.73 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
46 mpg
28 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
37 mpg
city
20 mpg
60 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
682 mi
Range
407 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
682 mi
407 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 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).
159.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
104.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
