The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 24,900

€ 29,900

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
59.1
71.4
79.3
58.3
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
105.7
183.4
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 2.0 TDI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3177 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.34 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.02 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
23.02 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
44 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
42 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
483 mi
Range
645 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
645 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 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).
109.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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