2011 Opel Astra 1.4 Essentia vs. 2011 Opel Astra GTC 1.9 CDTi Sport
To start off, both 2011 Opel Astra 1.4 Essentia and 2011 Opel Astra GTC 1.9 CDTi Sport were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Opel Astra GTC 1.9 CDTi Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Astra GTC 1.9 CDTi Sport (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2011 Opel Astra 1.4 Essentia. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Astra GTC 1.9 CDTi Sport should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Astra 1.4 Essentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Astra GTC 1.9 CDTi Sport weights approximately 163 kg more than 2011 Opel Astra 1.4 Essentia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Opel Astra GTC 1.9 CDTi Sport (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Astra 1.4 Essentia. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Astra GTC 1.9 CDTi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Astra 1.4 Essentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Opel Astra 1.4 Essentia | 2011 Opel Astra GTC 1.9 CDTi Sport | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Astra | Astra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1384 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 52 L |
