2007 Opel Astra vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Astra would be higher. At 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Opel Astra. (118 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 129 kg more than 2009 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Opel Astra | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Opel | Honda |
Model | Astra | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |