2008 Opel Astra vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Opel Astra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 1,796 cc, 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 126 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
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, 2007 Toyota Yaris (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Astra | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Astra | Yaris |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1364 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 90 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 42 L |