The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 (12 - 18)
€ 27,900
€ 17,500
€ 27,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT is 1.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower.
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
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
183.4
105.7
183.4
183.4 in
Length
183.4 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.4 %
General
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.41 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
21.23 lb/hp
27.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
48 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
833 mi
Range
527 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
125 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
