Volkswagen Jetta 1986 vs Opel Astra 2000
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 35 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 33 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 590 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: | 660 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
905 litres | 1180 litres | |
| Volkswagen Jetta has 290 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 | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.4 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Volkswagen Jetta can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`470 | 1`685 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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