The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 23,300
€ 27,300
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 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 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.74 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
P-J
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CEG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
168 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
139 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.39 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
19.39 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
40 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
42 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
512 mi
Range
579 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
579 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
