The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15)
€ 26,900

€ 24,000

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 7.7 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
56.9
70.3
78.1
58.6
72.4
79.5
70.3 in
Width
72.4 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.9 in
Height
58.6 in
103.1
168.1
106.1
175.8
168.1 in
Length
175.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.99 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
146 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
34 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
341 mi
Range
570 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
115.6 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










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