The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF DSG (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 23,300
€ 25,600
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 DPF 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 1.6 Turbo.
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3221 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.66 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1K5/1KM
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
116 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
30.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
30.97 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
49 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
712 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
712 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 DPF
98.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
