The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI (05 - 08)
€ 23,300
€ 26,500
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 Turbo FSI.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
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 Turbo FSI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3192 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
197 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.2 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
16.2 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
29 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
42 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
512 mi
Range
417 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
417 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
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).
155.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
