2003 Opel Astra vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Astra would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2003 Opel Astra. (174 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Astra.
Because 2010 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Astra. (251 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Astra. 2010 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 2003 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2003 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Astra | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Astra | Venza |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 67 L |
