Suzuki Wagon R+ 2003 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| 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: | 94 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Wagon R+ engine produces 4 HP more power than Opel Astra, but torque is 7 NM less than Opel Astra. Despite the higher power, Suzuki Wagon R+ reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Wagon R+ is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 580 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Ignis, 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`470 kg | 1`610 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`000 kg | 1`090 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 470 kg | 520 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1000 | |
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