The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 24,000

€ 25,500

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT is 1.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
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
183.4
105.7
183.4
183.4 in
Length
183.4 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.77 %

General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
162
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 BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
24.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
24.03 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
35 mpg
city
53 mpg
53 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
645 mi
Range
941 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
941 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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