The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 26,600
€ 21,500
€ 26,600
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 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 1.7 CDTI.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
3201 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.16 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.93 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
20.26 lb/hp
30.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
534 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
534 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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
121.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
