The Comparative Analysis :

VW Jetta 1.6 FSI (05 - 08) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 (12 - 18)

€ 21,300
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI (05 - 08) VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
€ 17,500
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 (12 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6
€ 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
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.6 FSI (05 - 08)
70.1
78.9
59.1
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 (12 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.6 FSI (05 - 08)
101.4
179.3
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 (12 - 18)
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
4222 lb
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.2 %
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 (12 - 18)

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

505 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6 FSI

62 mph 62
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
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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