Opel Astra 2010 vs Toyota Auris 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 5 HP more power than Toyota Auris, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1330 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1550 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 1050 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris, 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 Auris 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. | |||
| Toyota Auris 2007 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 Auris 2007 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.52 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger, but slightly lower. Opel Astra is 20 cm longer than the Toyota Auris, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 354 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1355 litres | |
| Opel Astra has 16 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Auris. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Auris (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 1 metres more than that of the Toyota Auris, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`065 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Auris has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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