2008 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Opel Astra
To start off, 2011 Opel Astra is newer by 3 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Astra (197 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Astra weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Opel Astra (262 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2011 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2011 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 | 2011 Opel Astra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Astra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |