The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 23,300
€ 20,600
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the VW Jetta 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.6
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 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.6
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2961 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.58 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.6
P-J
Generation
1K5/1KM
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BSE
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
101 hp
VW Jetta 1.6
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.6
139 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.32 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
29.32 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
32 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
512 mi
Range
462 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
462 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
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).
140.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
