2007 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Opel Astra
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Astra would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Astra (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Opel Astra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2006 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2006 Opel Astra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Astra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 52 L |