Toyota Auris 2009 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 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: | 147 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Toyota Auris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Auris engine produces 31 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Toyota Auris reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.3 | |
| Toyota Auris consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 350'000 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: | 18 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Verso | 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. 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. | |||
| Toyota Auris 2009 1.8 engine: Owners often report excessive oil consumption. Carbon buildup in the intake and on the throttle body frequently causes unstable idle speeds. The Valvematic system controller is prone to glitches, often ... More about Toyota Auris 2009 1.8 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: | 350 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
750 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Toyota Auris has 20 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 485 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): | no data | 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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