The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 14)

€ 22,900
Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 26,300
 VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 14) VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
59.1
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI
3340 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.92 %
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 14)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
P-J
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
128 hp
120 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
26.09 lb/hp
25.35 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
39 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
570 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
570 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data