2008 Citroen Multispace vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Multispace and 2008 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Astra weights approximately 74 kg more than 2008 Citroen Multispace.
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, 2008 Opel Astra (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Multispace. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Multispace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Multispace | 2008 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | Multispace | Astra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1204 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 52 L |
