2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2009 Honda Civic and 2009 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2009 Opel Astra. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Astra weights approximately 164 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 (189 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Astra. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2009 Opel Astra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Astra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |