Opel Astra 2007 vs Honda Civic 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 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: | 101 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 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 39 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 65 NM more 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): | 5.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 390'000 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: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | 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. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Honda Civic 2007 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 2007 1.8 engine | |||
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`840 | 1`750 | |
| 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 (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
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