2009 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Opel Astra
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 1,589 cc, 2008 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 12 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2008 Opel Astra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Astra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1589 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 119 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |