Honda Insight 2012 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Insight) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Astra) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Honda Insight engine produces 22 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 139 NM less than Opel Astra. Despite less power, Honda Insight reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Honda Insight is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Honda Insight consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Insight could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Honda Insight consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1510 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1640 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 960 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 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: | 4.40 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.51 m | |
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Honda Insight is smaller. Honda Insight is 2 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Insight is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 339 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1017 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Honda Insight has 31 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 218 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Insight is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Honda Insight can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 4600 | |
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