Opel Astra 1999 vs Honda Civic 1996
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Opel Astra) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Honda Civic) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 85 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 12 NM more than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 6.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 3.6 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 540 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 650 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | Used also on Honda CRX | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.11 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
| Opel Astra is 35 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 1 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | no data | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 35 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.1 metres more than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`705 | 1`690 | |
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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 (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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