Toyota Auris 2007 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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: | 124 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Toyota Auris engine produces 8 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Opel Astra. Despite the higher power, Toyota Auris reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. 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 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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: | 19 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Corolla | Used also on Opel Mokka | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Auris 2007 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest.
The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Auris 2007 1.6 engine | |||
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`750 | 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 (€): | 3000 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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