Opel Astra 2007 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| 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: | 180 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 47 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 57 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 600 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Insignia | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Yaris 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise.
One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.53 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger, but lower. Opel Astra is 45 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | no data | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 105 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 1.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 10.0/10 | |
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