Toyota Auris 2013 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Toyota Auris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Auris engine produces 5 HP less power than Opel Astra, but torque is 15 NM more than Opel Astra. Despite less power, Toyota Auris reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Auris consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Toyota Auris over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Auris consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Auris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra 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. Note, however, that this Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 420'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris, Toyota iQ | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Auris 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. | |||
| Toyota Auris 2013 1.4 engine: Toyota introduced this 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine in 2001, and production continued until 2017. It features a Bosch Common Rail fuel injection system, initially equipped with electromagnetic injectors until 2008. These were later replaced by non-repairable ... More about Toyota Auris 2013 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.51 m | |
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Toyota Auris is smaller. Toyota Auris is 14 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Auris is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1235 litres | |
| Toyota Auris has 10 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Auris is 1.1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Toyota Auris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Opel Astra scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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