The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
€ 26,900
€ 23,300
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 Turbo.
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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 Turbo
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.94 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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 manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
146 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
34 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
341 mi
Range
483 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
