Honda Civic 2001 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Honda Civic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic is 3 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 315 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
610 litres | 1180 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Honda Civic has 55 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Honda Civic uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 570 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 1.3 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Honda Civic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`605 | 1`625 | |
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| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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