The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 14) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 26,600
€ 22,900
€ 26,600
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 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 1.7 CDTI.
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.59 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
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
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
30 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.09 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
30 lb/hp
26.09 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
48 mpg
city
44 mpg
59 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
795 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
