The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
€ 23,300

€ 26,900

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 14.9 cm longer, 2.9 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Honda Civic Type R
1510
1814
2013
1445
1785
1985
1814 mm
Width
1785 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1985 mm
1510 mm
Height
1445 mm
2685
4419
2620
4270
4419 mm
Length
4270 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Honda Civic Type R
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1338 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg

Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.55 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Honda Civic Type R
P-J
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
123 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
198 bhp
at 7800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
123 bhp
198 bhp
Honda Civic Type R
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
193 NM
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
280 NM
193 NM
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Honda Civic Type R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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11.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.76 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
11.16 kg/bhp
6.76 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
63 mpg
31 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
52 mpg
city
22 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
773 mi
Range
341 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
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).
172.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
497 kg
Maximum Payload
362 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
456 L










1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1352 L