2011 Opel Astra 1.8 Sport vs. 2011 Opel Astra 1.9 CDTi Enjoy
To start off, both 2011 Opel Astra 1.8 Sport and 2011 Opel Astra 1.9 CDTi Enjoy were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Opel Astra 1.9 CDTi Enjoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Astra 1.8 Sport (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 Opel Astra 1.9 CDTi Enjoy. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Astra 1.8 Sport should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Astra 1.9 CDTi Enjoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Astra 1.9 CDTi Enjoy weights approximately 120 kg more than 2011 Opel Astra 1.8 Sport.
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 1.9 CDTi Enjoy (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Astra 1.8 Sport. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Astra 1.9 CDTi Enjoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Astra 1.8 Sport. 2011 Opel Astra 1.9 CDTi Enjoy has automatic transmission and 2011 Opel Astra 1.8 Sport has manual transmission. 2011 Opel Astra 1.8 Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Opel Astra 1.9 CDTi Enjoy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Opel Astra 1.8 Sport | 2011 Opel Astra 1.9 CDTi Enjoy | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Astra | Astra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 52 L |
