The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 20,600
€ 22,900
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI.
VW Jetta 1.6
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 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
2961 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.35 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
101 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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29.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.09 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
29.32 lb/hp
26.09 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
32 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
462 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
462 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
140.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
