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:
1.6 Diesel
1.7 Diesel
Performance
Power:
54 HP
80 HP
Torque:
100 NM
170 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
19.3 seconds
14 seconds
Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 26 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.2
4.6
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Jetta consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
52 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
880 km in combined cycle
1130 km in combined cycle
Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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:
no data
370 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
905 litres
1180 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.
