2009 Honda Fit vs. 2009 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2009 Honda Fit 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Astra (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 68 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Opel Astra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Fit | 2009 Opel Astra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Fit | Astra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 52 L |