The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13)
€ 26,600
€ 21,000
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.4 Turbo.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 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 1.4 Turbo
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.28 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BLG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
168 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.14 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
23.14 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
468 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
468 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
138.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
