2009 Opel Astra vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2009 Opel Astra and 2009 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Astra (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 406 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 (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Opel Astra | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Astra | Yaris |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 15.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 42 L |