Opel Astra 2012 vs Toyota Auris 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 48 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Auris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Insignia | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Auris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Auris 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger. Opel Astra is 14 cm longer than the Toyota Auris, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | no data | |
| Opel Astra has 10 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 1.1 metres more than that of the Toyota Auris, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`995 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Opel Astra scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 8000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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