The Comparative Analysis :

VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09) vs. Opel Astra Saloon 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)

€ 24,500
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09) VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
€ 24,900
 Opel Astra Saloon 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 24,500
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 1.9 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 10.4 cm shorter, 3.3 cm narrower and 4.1 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1459
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09)
1781
2003
1500
Blueprint Opel Astra Saloon 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
1814
2013
1781 mm
Width
1814 mm
2003 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1459 mm
Height
1500 mm
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09)
2575
4554
Blueprint Opel Astra Saloon 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
2685
4658
4554 mm
Length
4658 mm
2575 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1459 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1935 kg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09)
Weight Difference:
66 kg
4.52 %
Opel Astra Saloon 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)

General

VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1K5/1KM
Generation
P-J
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BKC
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
250 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Performance

VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
116 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

164 m
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
14.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.83 kg/bhp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
14.03 kg/bhp
7.83 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
48 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
579 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
121.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
521 kg
Maximum Payload
542 kg
527 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data