The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
€ 28,300

€ 23,400

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic Type R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel.
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
56.9
70.3
78.1
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.9 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
168.1
104.8
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.42 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
B-K
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 Type R
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3250 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
146 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.07 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
29.07 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
65 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
19 mpg
city
55 mpg
34 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
341 mi
Range
828 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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).
74 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










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