Volkswagen Jetta 1986 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 54 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 96 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 36 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 29 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Jetta could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volkswagen Jetta is 21 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
905 litres | 1180 litres | |
| Volkswagen Jetta has 230 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 275 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.3 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`610 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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