The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 22,900

€ 28,100

€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
3340 lb
Curb Weight
3111 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.86 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
128 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
26.09 lb/hp
22.54 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
49 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
712 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
712 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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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