Opel Astra 2006 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2006
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 13 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 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
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`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1800 | |
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