2007 Opel Astra 1.4 Essentia vs. 2007 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Automatic
To start off, both 2007 Opel Astra 1.4 Essentia and 2007 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Automatic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Astra 1.4 Essentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Astra 1.4 Essentia (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Automatic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Astra 1.4 Essentia should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Automatic.
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, both vehicles can yield 125 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2007 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Automatic has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Astra 1.4 Essentia has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Astra 1.4 Essentia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Opel Astra 1.4 Essentia | 2007 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Automatic | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Astra | Astra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1364 cc | 1362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.4 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.6 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 52 L |