Opel Astra 2010 vs Nissan Tiida 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 116 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 6 HP more power than Nissan Tiida, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Nissan Tiida. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.4 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Tiida, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 360'000 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: | 17 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Mokka | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Almera, Nissan Juke, Nissan Note, Nissan Micra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Tiida might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Nissan Tiida 2007 1.6 engine: A simple and reliable engine, not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Tends to consume more oil, may have problems starting in cold weather. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.53 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger, but slightly lower. Opel Astra is 12 cm longer than the Nissan Tiida, 12 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 272 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | no data | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 98 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Tiida. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 1 metres more than that of the Nissan Tiida, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`715 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3400 | |
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