Honda Civic 2007 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 | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Honda Civic engine produces 40 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda FR-V | Used also on 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Honda Civic 2007 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 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic and Opel Astra are practically the same length. | |||
| 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 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | 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 (€): | 2200 | 1800 | |
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