The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.4 (12 - 13)
€ 21,700
€ 18,300
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 1.2 TSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4.
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
58.3
70
79.5
59.1
71.4
79.3
70 in
Width
71.4 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 in
104.4
182.8
105.7
183.4
182.8 in
Length
183.4 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
2870 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.33 %
General
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
162
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
104 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4
Performance
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
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27.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
27.6 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
600 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
600 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
Environmental Impact
108 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
