2008 Opel Astra vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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 1,596 cc, 2008 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 19 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Opel Astra (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 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. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Astra | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Opel | Honda |
Model | Astra | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1339 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 99 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 15 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 | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |