Opel Astra 2004 vs Chevrolet Lacetti 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 121 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Lacetti is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 20 HP less power than Chevrolet Lacetti, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Chevrolet Lacetti. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | Used also on Chevrolet Captiva | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chevrolet Lacetti 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Astra is 5 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Lacetti, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | no data | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 105 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Lacetti. The Chevrolet Lacetti may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.1 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Lacetti. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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