Opel Astra 2007 vs Opel Corsa 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 10 HP less power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Opel Corsa. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| 570 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. | |||
| Opel Astra 2007 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator. | |||
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`760 | 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 (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
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