Honda Civic 2007 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 201 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 193 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 61 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Opel Astra 2007 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 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 3 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 |
1350 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage capacity. Honda Civic has 105 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Civic (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`760 | |
| 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 (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
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