Opel Astra 2010 vs Honda Insight 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 28 HP more power than Honda Insight, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Honda Insight. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Honda Insight is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Insight, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Insight. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 125 mm (4.9 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.43 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger. Opel Astra is 2 cm longer than the Honda Insight, 12 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 339 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1017 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 31 litres more trunk space than the Honda Insight. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 218 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.3 metres more than that of the Honda Insight. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 5000 | |
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