The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 24,800

€ 23,900

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 1.4 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
57.4
70.1
78.9
59.1
71.4
79.3
70.1 in
Width
71.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.4 in
Height
59.1 in
101.4
179.3
105.7
183.4
179.3 in
Length
183.4 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
3161 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.59 %

General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
1K5/1KM
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
20.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
20.01 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
65 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
59 mpg
43 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
518 mi
Range
967 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
518 mi
967 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
125 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).
74 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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