Opel Astra 2010 vs Toyota Auris 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| 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: | 110 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 20 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Toyota Auris. Despite the higher power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Auris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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: | 2 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Zafira | 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. | |||
| Toyota Auris 2013 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 2013 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger. Opel Astra is 14 cm longer than the Toyota Auris, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | no data | |
| Opel Astra has 10 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| 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`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Toyota Auris has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Astra, so Toyota Auris quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 7400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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