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Comparison Volkswagen Jetta III 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp) & Vauxhall Astra Mk IV 1.7 TD (68 Hp)


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Volkswagen Jetta III 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp)
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Vauxhall Astra Mk IV 1.7 TD (68 Hp)
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Brand: Volkswagen Vauxhall
Model: Jetta Astra
Generation: Jetta III Astra Mk IV
Engine / modification: 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp) 1.7 TD (68 Hp)
Production start: 1992 year 1998 year
Production end: 1998 year 2004 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 12.5 l/100 km 7.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.3 l/100 km 4.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8.9 l/100 km 5.9 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Drag coefficient: 0.29
Fuel tank volume: 55 l 52 l
CO2 emissions: 158 g/km
Power: 172 hp 68 hp
Max power in: 5800 rpm. 4500 rpm.
Maximum speed: 225 km/h 163 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 7.8 sec 17 sec
Torque: 175 Nm @ 4200 rpm. 132 Nm/1800 rpm.
Engine position: Front, transverse Front, transverse
Engine displacement: 2792 cm3 1700 cm3
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharging
Position of cylinders: V engine Inline
Valvetrain: OHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 2
Compression ratio: 10
Piston Stroke: 90.3 mm
Cylinder Bore: 81 mm
Wheel Drive: Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 5
Length: 4380 mm 4252 mm
Width: 1710 mm 1709 mm
Width including mirrors: 1967 mm
Height: 1405 mm 1425 mm
Wheelbase: 2475 mm 2606 mm
Front track: 1450 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1434 mm
Ride height(clearance): 160 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 500 l 460 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 885 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: Suspension with traction connecting levers
Max weight: 1725 kg 1685 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Drum Drum
Kerb Weight: 1340 kg 1115 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1000 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 600 kg
Tire size: 205/50 R15
Wheel rims size: 6.5J x 15