The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 14)

€ 24,900
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 26,600
 VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 14) VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 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 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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
59.1
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
105.7
183.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.57 %
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 14)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
30 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
55 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
48 mpg
42 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
795 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
795 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data