Suzuki Jimny 2023 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 15 seconds | |
| Suzuki Jimny engine produces 12 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Opel Astra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 5.9 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Jimny consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Jimny could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 510 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 570 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki Jimny 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Astra 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: | 3.99 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.46 m | |
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Suzuki Jimny is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Jimny is 27 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Jimny is 26 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 211 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
332 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Suzuki Jimny has 169 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 998 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Jimny is 0.4 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Suzuki Jimny can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`545 kg | 1`705 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`190 kg | 1`130 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 355 kg | 575 kg | |
| Suzuki Jimny load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 62 procentiem less than Opel Astra. Therefore, Opel Astra is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1600 | |
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