Opel Astra 2004 vs Honda Civic 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 60 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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`840 | 1`750 | |
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| Quality: | above 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 (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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