Honda Civic 2008 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 25 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda FR-V | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Insignia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Honda Civic 2008 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2008 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic is 2 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1330 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage capacity. Honda Civic has 105 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Honda Civic, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 1800 | |
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