The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI DSG (05 - 08) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 28,200

€ 25,500

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI 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 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
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 Turbo FSI
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
3232 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.47 %

General
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
1K5/1KM
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
197 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
145 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
16.41 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
30 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
22 mpg
city
53 mpg
38 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
432 mi
Range
941 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
432 mi
941 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
149.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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