The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
€ 22,800

€ 24,000

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Jetta 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3038 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.33 %

General
VW Jetta 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K5/1KM
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
101 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
109 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
116 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
30.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
30.08 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
35 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
503 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
503 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 1.6
128.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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