2008 Opel Astra 1.6 Caravan Automatic vs. 2008 Opel Astra GTC 1.3 CDTi Automatic
To start off, both 2008 Opel Astra 1.6 Caravan Automatic and 2008 Opel Astra GTC 1.3 CDTi Automatic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Astra 1.6 Caravan Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Astra 1.6 Caravan Automatic (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Opel Astra GTC 1.3 CDTi Automatic. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Astra 1.6 Caravan Automatic should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Astra GTC 1.3 CDTi Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Astra GTC 1.3 CDTi Automatic weights approximately 17 kg more than 2008 Opel Astra 1.6 Caravan Automatic.
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 GTC 1.3 CDTi Automatic (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra 1.6 Caravan Automatic. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Astra GTC 1.3 CDTi Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra 1.6 Caravan Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Astra 1.6 Caravan Automatic | 2008 Opel Astra GTC 1.3 CDTi Automatic | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Astra | Astra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 52 L |
