The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Automatic (12 - 18)
€ 28,100
€ 19,000
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 2.0 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 1.6.
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
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 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
3111 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.42 %
General
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
162
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
138 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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22.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.41 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
22.54 lb/hp
27.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
712 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
712 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
