The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI (05 - 08) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo (13 - 13)
€ 21,300
€ 23,300
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 Turbo.
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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 Turbo
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.51 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
113 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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26.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.22 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
26.26 lb/hp
18.22 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
34 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
42 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
495 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
495 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
130.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
