Opel Astra 2004 vs Honda Civic 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 35 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | Used also on Honda FR-V | |
| 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. | |||
| Honda Civic 2005 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2005 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Astra and Honda Civic are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | 1350 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Opel Astra has 75 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Civic (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.5 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Opel Astra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`750 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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