The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.4 (12 - 13)
€ 20,600
€ 18,300
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 1.6 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.
VW Jetta 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4
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 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4
2961 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.42 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BSE
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
101 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
109 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4
116 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
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29.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
29.32 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
32 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
462 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
462 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
140.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
