The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14)

€ 21,500
Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 26,200
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI 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.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
59.1
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.6 TDI 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 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
105.7
183.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.6 TDI 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 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
3340 lb
Curb Weight
3113 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.8 %
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
30.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
30.93 lb/hp
29.93 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
50 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
42 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
727 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data