2008 Opel Astra 1.3 CDTi Caravan vs. 2008 Opel Astra 180i E Automatic
To start off, both 2008 Opel Astra 1.3 CDTi Caravan and 2008 Opel Astra 180i E Automatic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Astra 180i E Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Astra 1.3 CDTi Caravan weights approximately 70 kg more than 2008 Opel Astra 180i E 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 1.3 CDTi Caravan (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra 180i E Automatic. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Astra 1.3 CDTi Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra 180i E Automatic. 2008 Opel Astra 180i E Automatic has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Astra 1.3 CDTi Caravan has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Astra 1.3 CDTi Caravan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Opel Astra 180i E Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Opel Astra 1.3 CDTi Caravan | 2008 Opel Astra 180i E Automatic | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Astra | Astra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 200 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 52 L |