The Comparative Analysis :

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (05 - 08) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)

€ 24,800
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (05 - 08) VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
€ 26,800
 Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 Diesel.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (05 - 08)
70.1
78.9
59.1
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (05 - 08)
101.4
179.3
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
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 Diesel
3137 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.31 %
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)

General

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*BLG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
168 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

Performance

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
138 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

▶ REPLAY
18.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
18.67 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
682 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
468 mi
682 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
138.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data