Toyota Corolla 2004 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 15 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Corolla could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 560'000 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: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2004 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Corolla 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller, but slightly higher. Toyota Corolla is 7 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Toyota Corolla has 70 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.3 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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