The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 20,600
€ 26,800
€ 20,600
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 1.6 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 1.6 Diesel.
VW Jetta 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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 1.6 Diesel
2961 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.65 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BSE
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
101 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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29.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
29.32 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
32 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
462 mi
Range
682 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
462 mi
682 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
140.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
