Toyota Auris 2007 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 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: | 177 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Toyota Auris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Auris engine produces 17 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Toyota Auris reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Auris consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Auris consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 860 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: | 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: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso, Lexus IS | 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. | |||
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`920 | 2`065 | |
| 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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