The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI (05 - 08) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 (12 - 18)
€ 21,300
€ 17,500
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 1.6 FSI 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.
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 1.6
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 FSI
Opel Astra 1.6
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.2 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 1.6
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BLF
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
113 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
26.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.41 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
26.26 lb/hp
27.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
34 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
495 mi
Range
527 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
495 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
125 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
130.7 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
