Opel Astra 2010 vs Toyota Avensis 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 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 | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 16 HP less power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Toyota Avensis. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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 | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Auris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Avensis 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 Avensis 2009 2.0 engine: The 2.0-liter Toyota 1AD-FTV diesel engine, also known as the 2.0 D-4D, was produced from 2005 to 2018. In 2009, with the shift to Euro 5 emission standards, the engine was updated with piezo injectors replacing the earlier electromagnetic ones. It features an IHI RHF4 ... More about Toyota Avensis 2009 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.48 m | |
| Opel Astra is 7 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Astra is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 543 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. Opel Astra has 43 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.7 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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