Opel Astra 2012 vs Toyota Auris 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 40 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1510 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1640 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
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`940 | 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 (€): | 5600 | 8000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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