The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (13 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI DSG (05 - 08)

€ 24,900
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (13 - 13) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 28,200
 VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI DSG (05 - 08) VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (13 - 13)
71.4
79.3
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI DSG (05 - 08)
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 2.0 Turbo FSI DSG (05 - 08)
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
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI DSG (05 - 08)

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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 6000 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
145 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI

▶ REPLAY
18.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
18.22 lb/hp
16.41 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
30 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
30 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
512 mi
Range
432 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
432 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).
149.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data