The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 23,900
€ 24,900
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 Turbo.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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 Turbo
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.78 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
120 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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25.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
25.79 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
542 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
542 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
