Toyota Auris 2013 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 124 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Auris engine produces 41 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Toyota Auris reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.2 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 | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra 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: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, 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. | |||
| Toyota Auris 2013 2.0 engine: The 2.0-liter Toyota 1AD-FTV diesel engine, also known as the 2.0 D-4D, was produced from 2005 to 2018. In 2009, with the shift to Euro 5 emission standards, the engine was updated with piezo injectors replacing the earlier electromagnetic ones. It features an IHI RHF4 ... More about Toyota Auris 2013 2.0 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`915 | 1`870 | |
| 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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