2008 Opel Astra vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Astra would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Opel Astra. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Astra weights approximately 38 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
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, 2009 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Astra | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Opel | Honda |
Model | Astra | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1363 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |