The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 24,000
€ 21,500
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
58.3
70
79.5
59.1
71.4
79.3
70 in
Width
71.4 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 in
104.4
182.8
105.7
183.4
182.8 in
Length
183.4 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3069 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.11 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
162
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
29.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.93 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
29.51 lb/hp
30.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
759 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
759 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
