The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 22,900
Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 24,400
 VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 14) VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 BMT.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
59.1
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT (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 BMT (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 BMT
3340 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.93 %
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 14)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
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
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
128 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
26.09 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
56 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
59 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
814 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
814 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data