Opel Astra 2010 vs Toyota Auris 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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 | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 8 HP less power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Toyota Auris. Despite less power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, 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 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 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 | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Mokka | Used also on Toyota Corolla | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Auris 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 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest.
The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Auris 2007 1.6 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 | 761 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 Opel Astra (by 474 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): | 1`870 | 1`750 | |
| 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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