Toyota Auris 2013 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 132 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Auris engine produces 48 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Toyota Auris reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Auris consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Auris consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Verso | Used also on Opel Insignia | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Auris 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: | 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`805 | 1`965 | |
| 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 (€): | 8000 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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