Opel Astra 2004 vs Toyota Corolla 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 8 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 82 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger, but slightly lower. Opel Astra is 7 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.3 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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