The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI (05 - 08)

€ 22,900
Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 26,500
 VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI (05 - 08) VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
59.1
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
71.4
79.3
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI (05 - 08)
70.1
78.9
71.4 in
Width
70.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
59.1 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
105.7
183.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI (05 - 08)
101.4
179.3
183.4 in
Length
179.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
3340 lb
Curb Weight
3192 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.43 %
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI (05 - 08)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
P-J
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Turbo FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
128 hp
197 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI

▶ REPLAY
26.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.2 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
26.09 lb/hp
16.2 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
29 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
44 mpg
city
21 mpg
59 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
417 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
417 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
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).
155.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data