The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel (17 - 18) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 23,900

€ 26,100

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Jetta 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
59.1
71.4
79.3
58.3
70
79.5
71.4 in
Width
70 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
59.1 in
Height
58.3 in
105.7
183.4
104.4
182.8
183.4 in
Length
182.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.51 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
P-J
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
108 hp
158 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.97 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
30.69 lb/hp
18.97 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
65 mpg
37 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
59 mpg
city
29 mpg
71 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
967 mi
Range
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
967 mi
542 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
74 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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
74 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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