Toyota Corolla 1997 vs Opel Astra 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 72 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 131 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 29 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 99 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.9 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 440'000 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: | 18 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Carina E | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Astra 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: | 4.32 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.51 m | |
| Toyota Corolla is 3 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 308 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1218 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Toyota Corolla has 172 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Toyota Corolla 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 Astra (by 282 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 1.2 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | 1`770 | |
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| Quality: | high | average | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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