The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 14) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 21,100

€ 20,600

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop 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 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Jetta 1.6
59.1
71.4
79.3
57.4
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
105.7
183.4
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 ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Jetta 1.6
3340 lb
Curb Weight
2961 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.35 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Jetta 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Jetta 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BSE
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
108 hp
101 hp
VW Jetta 1.6
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Jetta 1.6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6
▶ REPLAY
30.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.32 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
30.93 lb/hp
29.32 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
64 mpg
32 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
55 mpg
city
24 mpg
69 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
941 mi
Range
462 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
941 mi
462 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
140.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
76.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Jetta 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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