Opel Astra 2010 vs Fiat Bravo 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Fiat Bravo is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 5 HP more power than Fiat Bravo, but torque is 30 NM less than Fiat Bravo. Despite the higher power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Bravo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Bravo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Bravo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1560 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat Bravo 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: | 480'000 km | 370'000 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: | 2 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Zafira | Used also on Opel Combo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Fiat Bravo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Fiat Bravo 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: | 4.42 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Astra is 8 cm longer than the Fiat Bravo, 2 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | no data | |
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Fiat Bravo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Astra has 30 litres less trunk space than the Fiat Bravo. This could mean that the Opel Astra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 1 metres more than that of the Fiat Bravo, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`065 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Bravo has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4600 | |
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