Toyota Auris 2007 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
| Toyota Auris engine produces 4 HP less power than Opel Astra, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Toyota Auris reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Auris consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Auris could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 770 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Corolla | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Adam | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra 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: | 4.22 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.51 m | |
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Toyota Auris is smaller, but slightly higher. Toyota Auris is 20 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Auris is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 354 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
761 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Toyota Auris has 16 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 474 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Auris is 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`720 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Auris has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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