The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Opel Astra Saloon 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12)
€ 24,000

€ 23,300

€ 24,000
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 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 cm shorter, 3.6 cm narrower and 1.8 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1482
1778
2020
1500
1814
2013
1778 mm
Width
1814 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1482 mm
Height
1500 mm
2651
4644
2685
4658
4644 mm
Length
4658 mm
2651 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1392 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg

Weight Difference:
1 kg
0.07 %

General
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
162
Generation
P-J
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
250 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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13.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.83 kg/bhp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
13.38 kg/bhp
7.83 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
759 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
759 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 TDI
92.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
518 kg
Maximum Payload
542 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
460 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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