2006 Citroen C2 vs. 2006 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C2 and 2006 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Astra (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C2. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Astra weights approximately 340 kg more than 2006 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Opel Astra (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C2. (119 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C2 | 2006 Opel Astra | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C2 | Astra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1246 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |