The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (05 - 08)
€ 21,000

€ 16,600

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Honda Civic 1.4
59.4
71.4
79.3
57.5
69.5
77.4
71.4 in
Width
69.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.4 in
Height
57.5 in
105.7
174
103.1
167.1
174 in
Length
167.1 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Honda Civic 1.4
3463 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
730 lb
21.08 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Honda Civic 1.4
P-J
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
82 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
192 lb‑ft
88 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Honda Civic 1.4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4
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32.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.34 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
32.06 lb/hp
33.34 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
43 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
773 mi
Range
526 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft










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