The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo (13 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 23,300
€ 21,700
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo 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 1.2 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.2 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 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.5 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
P-J
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.6 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
18.22 lb/hp
27.6 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
41 mpg
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
42 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
512 mi
Range
600 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
600 mi
VW Jetta 1.2 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).
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).
108 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
108 kWh
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
