The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 1.9 TDI (05 - 09)
€ 24,900
€ 22,400
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.92 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
P-J
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BKC
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
45 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
483 mi
Range
657 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
657 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
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).
107 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
107 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
