The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 24,000

€ 21,500

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.5 %

General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
24.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.93 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
24.03 lb/hp
30.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
645 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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