Opel Astra 2007 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 150 HP | 116 HP | |
Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 34 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.6 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
810 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
The Opel Astra 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.25 m | 4.18 m | |
Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
Opel Astra is larger, but slightly lower. Opel Astra is 7 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 2 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 310 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | no data | |
Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 70 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.8 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`885 | 1`300 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | average | high | |
Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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