2007 Opel Astra vs. 2007 Renault Trafic
To start off, both 2007 Opel Astra and 2007 Renault Trafic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Astra (168 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 Renault Trafic. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Trafic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Trafic weights approximately 460 kg more than 2007 Opel Astra.
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 (251 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Trafic. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Trafic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Astra | 2007 Renault Trafic | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Astra | Trafic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 90 L |
