Opel Astra 1998 vs Honda Civic 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 10 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.11 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Astra is 3 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 1 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 315 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | 610 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 55 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. The Honda Civic may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 570 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 1.3 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`625 | 1`605 | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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