Opel Astra 2007 vs Opel Corsa 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 35 HP less power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Opel Corsa. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 115 mm (4.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger, but slightly lower. Opel Astra is 25 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | 1050 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 95 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 280 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.6 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`610 | |
| 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 Opel Corsa, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
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