Opel Astra 2010 vs Hyundai i40 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.7 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: | 125 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 9 HP more power than Hyundai i40, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Hyundai i40. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i40, 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 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1890 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 1250 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai i40 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: | 4.70 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.47 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller, but higher. Opel Astra is 7 cm shorter than the Hyundai i40, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Astra is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 553 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1550 litres | 1719 litres | |
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Hyundai i40 has more luggage space. Opel Astra has 53 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i40 (by 169 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.6 metres more than that of the Hyundai i40, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`960 kg | 2`120 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`393 kg | 1`485 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 567 kg | 635 kg | |
| Opel Astra load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than Hyundai i40. Therefore, Hyundai i40 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Hyundai i40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Hyundai i40, so Hyundai i40 quality is probably slightly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4400 | |
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