The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Autogas) (14 - 17)
€ 26,200

€ 22,300

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 LPG ecoFlex.
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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 LPG ecoFlex
3113 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.07 %

General
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
162
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
▶ REPLAY
29.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
29.93 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
42 mpg
city
25 mpg
56 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.3 gal
727 mi
Range
337 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
727 mi
337 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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).
106.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
106.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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