The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Automatic (12 - 18)
€ 23,900
€ 19,000
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
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
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
1K5/1KM
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
120 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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25.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.41 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
25.79 lb/hp
27.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
542 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
542 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
