Opel Astra 2008 vs Toyota Yaris 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| 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: | 125 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 35 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 300'000 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: | 3 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota iQ | |
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2005 1.4 engine: Toyota introduced this 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine in 2001, and production continued until 2017. It features a Bosch Common Rail fuel injection system, initially equipped with electromagnetic injectors until 2008. These were later replaced by non-repairable ... More about Toyota Yaris 2005 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 3.75 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 50 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, if possible |
1330 litres | 1086 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 105 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 244 litres). | |||
| 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: | 1`950 kg | 1`440 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 10.0/10 | |
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