2006 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Opel Astra
To start off, 2007 Opel Astra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,999 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Opel Astra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Astra weights approximately 90 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
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, 2007 Opel Astra (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2007 Opel Astra has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Opel Astra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2007 Opel Astra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Astra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |