The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (13 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10)

€ 24,900
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (13 - 13) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 26,600
 VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10) VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
59.1
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (13 - 13)
71.4
79.3
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (13 - 13)
105.7
183.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10)
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 1.4 TSI
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3201 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.3 %
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CAV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
158 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
18.22 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
37 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
512 mi
Range
534 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
534 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 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).
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data