The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 08) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 18)
€ 27,300
€ 21,800
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 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 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.01 %
General
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
1K5/1KM
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
22.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.14 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
22.22 lb/hp
23.14 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
560 mi
Range
527 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
560 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
125.5 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
125.5 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1343 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
