Kia Ceed 2007 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| 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: | 115 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 255 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Kia Ceed is more dynamic to drive. Kia Ceed engine produces 14 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Kia Ceed over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Ceed consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Ceed gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Ceed might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Ceed engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Kia Ceed is 1 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 4 cm wider, while the height of Kia Ceed is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1300 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Kia Ceed has 40 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 30 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1600 | |
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