The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 21,700

€ 21,000

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic 1.8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Honda Civic 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
57.9
69.7
77.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.4 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.9 in
Height
59.4 in
102.2
169.3
105.7
174
169.3 in
Length
174 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
549 lb
15.85 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
FK..
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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21.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.12 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
41 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
32 mpg
city
43 mpg
48 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
536 mi
Range
773 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
536 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
109.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
109.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
877 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft