2006 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, 2008 Opel Astra is newer by 2 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 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Opel Astra. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Astra weights approximately 318 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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, 2008 Opel Astra (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2008 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Astra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |
