Opel Astra 2007 vs Honda Civic 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 25 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 640 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Insignia | Used also on Honda FR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Honda Civic 2008 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2008 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Astra is 2 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| 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 | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.1 metres less than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below 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 (€): | 1800 | 3800 | |
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