2009 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2009 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2009 Jeep Wrangler 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Astra (239 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Wrangler. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 650 kg more than 2009 Opel Astra.
Because 2009 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Wrangler will offer significantly more control. 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 Jeep Wrangler (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Astra. (320 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Wrangler | 2009 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Jeep | Opel |
| Model | Wrangler | Astra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 52 L |
