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 1,797 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 2 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Opel Astra (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 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 | 1797 cc | 1795 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 88.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 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 | 1280 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |