Lexus CT 2014 vs Opel Astra 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus CT) 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: | 99 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Lexus CT engine produces 11 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 158 NM less than Opel Astra. Despite less power, Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Lexus CT consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Lexus CT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Lexus CT consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
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Lexus CT is smaller. Lexus CT is 2 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus CT is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
985 litres | 1210 litres | |
| Lexus CT has 5 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 225 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus CT is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 7200 | |
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