The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (05 - 08)
€ 24,900
€ 23,400
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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
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 1.4 TSI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.7 %
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
6-speed manual 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
*BMY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
33 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
483 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
482 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
