Suzuki Wagon R+ 2003 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 76 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 15 seconds | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+ engine produces 14 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Opel Astra. Despite less power, Suzuki Wagon R+ reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.9 | |
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The Suzuki Wagon R+ is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Suzuki Wagon R+ over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 830 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Suzuki Wagon R+ engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Jimny | 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. Suzuki Wagon R+ 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: | 3.54 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.42 m | |
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Suzuki Wagon R+ is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Wagon R+ is 57 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Wagon R+ is 24 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 218 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1250 litres | 1180 litres | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+ has 152 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Wagon R+ (by 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Wagon R+ is 1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Suzuki Wagon R+ can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`355 kg | 1`630 kg | |
| Net weight: | 945 kg | 1`110 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 410 kg | 520 kg | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+ load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 27 procentiem less than Opel Astra. Therefore, Opel Astra is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1000 | |
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