Opel Astra 2007 vs Honda Civic 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 83 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 7 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 81 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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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 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 380'000 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 | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Corsa | Used also on Honda Insight | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Civic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Astra 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 | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 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 | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | no data | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Opel Astra has 105 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Honda Civic, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2400 | |
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