The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 26,900
€ 20,900
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic Type R is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Astra 1.6
56.9
70.3
78.1
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.9 in
Height
59.4 in
103.1
168.1
105.7
174
168.1 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Astra 1.6
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.54 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Astra 1.6
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Astra 1.6
146 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
34 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
341 mi
Range
490 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
134.5 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Astra 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
