The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion (07 - 09) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 (12 - 18)
€ 23,300
€ 17,500
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion 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.
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
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 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
3183 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.7 %
General
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
1K5/1KM
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BKC
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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30.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.41 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
30.61 lb/hp
27.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
51 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
40 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
743 mi
Range
527 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
743 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
125 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
94.6 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
