Opel Astra 2012 vs Honda Insight 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Opel Astra) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Honda Insight) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 22 HP more power than Honda Insight, whereas torque is 139 NM more than Honda Insight. Despite the higher power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Honda Insight is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Insight, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Insight. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1510 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1640 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 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: | 11.5 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.4 metres more than that of the Honda Insight, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 5000 | |
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