The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 (12 - 18)
€ 25,300
€ 17,500
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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
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
2970 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.13 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.41 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
27.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
657 mi
Range
527 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
657 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
125 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
