The Comparative Analysis :

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)

€ 23,900
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10) VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
€ 26,800
 Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
€ 23,900
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 DSG (08 - 10)
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 DSG (08 - 10)
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
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.58 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
120 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

Performance

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

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

▶ REPLAY
25.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
25.79 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
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
682 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
542 mi
682 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 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
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data