The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI (05 - 08) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 21,300
€ 22,900
€ 21,300
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 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 1.7 CDTI.
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
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 FSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.17 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BLF
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
113 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
26.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.09 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
26.26 lb/hp
26.09 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
34 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
495 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
495 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
130.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
