2008 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Opel Astra
To start off, 2009 Opel Astra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,493 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Astra weights approximately 105 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Astra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Astra. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2009 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2009 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Astra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1384 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |
