The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.4 (12 - 13)
€ 26,200
€ 18,300
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4.
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4
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 1.4
3113 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.48 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
104 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
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29.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
29.93 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
727 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
727 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
