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.
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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 |