The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 23,300
€ 31,600
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 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 2.0 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.12 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
207 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.47 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
15.47 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
31 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
512 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
450 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 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).
144 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
144 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
