Opel Astra 2006 vs Opel Mokka 2020
| Body: | Cabrio | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Opel Astra) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Mokka) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Opel Mokka is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 30 HP more power than Opel Mokka, but torque is 75 NM less than Opel Mokka. Despite the higher power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 3.8 | |
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The Opel Mokka is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 4.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Mokka, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 645 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| Opel Mokka 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: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen C4, Opel Crossland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Mokka 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. | |||
| Opel Astra 2006 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.53 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger, but lower. Opel Astra is 33 cm longer than the Opel Mokka, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
440 litres | 1105 litres | |
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Opel Mokka has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Astra has 145 litres less trunk space than the Opel Mokka. This could mean that the Opel Astra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Mokka (by 665 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Mokka. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 21 000 | |
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