The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 09) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 22,300
€ 24,900
€ 22,300
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 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
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
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3051 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.92 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1K5/1KM
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BSE
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
101 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
109 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
114 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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30.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.22 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
30.21 lb/hp
18.22 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
29 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
417 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
417 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
155.3 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
155.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
