Opel Astra 2006 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2005
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 38 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Jetta might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Jetta engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Opel Astra 2006 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator. Volkswagen Jetta 2005 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners. Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Jetta 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.46 m | |
| Opel Astra is 7 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 527 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
440 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage space. Opel Astra has 322 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1800 | |
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