The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 14) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 26,600
€ 24,900
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT 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 1.6 Turbo.
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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 BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.57 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
162
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
30 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
30 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
48 mpg
city
24 mpg
59 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
795 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
