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:
80 HP
68 HP
Torque:
155 NM
132 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
13.7 seconds
17 seconds
Volkswagen Jetta is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 12 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.7
5.9
Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Jetta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
52 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
960 km in combined cycle
880 km in combined cycle
Volkswagen Jetta 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.
