2011 Opel Astra 1.8 Sport vs. 2011 Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo Cosmo Twintop

To start off, both 2011 Opel Astra 1.8 Sport and 2011 Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo Cosmo Twintop were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo Cosmo Twintop is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo Cosmo Twintop (197 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2011 Opel Astra 1.8 Sport. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo Cosmo Twintop should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Astra 1.8 Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo Cosmo Twintop weights approximately 108 kg more than 2011 Opel Astra 1.8 Sport. 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 2.0 Turbo Cosmo Twintop (262 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Astra 1.8 Sport. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo Cosmo Twintop will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Astra 1.8 Sport.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Opel Astra 1.8 Sport 2011 Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo Cosmo Twintop
Make Opel Opel
Model Astra Astra
Year Released 2011 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1795 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 175 Nm 262 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 8.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.2 seconds 8.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1278 kg 1386 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.3 L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 L 52 L


 

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