Toyota Corolla 2018 vs Opel Astra 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Corolla) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Astra) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 152 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 16 HP more power than Opel Astra, but torque is 130 NM less than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 4.2 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.51 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller. Toyota Corolla is 5 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 581 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1591 litres | 1630 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Opel Astra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 39 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.3 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`910 kg | 1`950 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`465 kg | 1`350 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 445 kg | 600 kg | |
| Toyota Corolla load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 35 procentiem less than Opel Astra. Therefore, Opel Astra is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 6200 | |
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