Kia Shuma 1998 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Kia Shuma engine produces 2 HP less power than Opel Astra, but torque is 10 NM more than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Kia Shuma reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Shuma consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Shuma could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Shuma consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 690 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Kia Sephia | Used also on Opel Corsa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Kia Shuma is 37 cm longer than the Opel Astra, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 328 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
780 litres | 1180 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Kia Shuma 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 400 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Shuma is 1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Kia Shuma can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`600 kg | 1`610 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`100 kg | 1`090 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 500 kg | 520 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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