The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
€ 24,200

€ 26,900

€ 24,200
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 2.0 CDTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Honda Civic Type R
59.4
71.4
79.3
56.9
70.3
78.1
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59.4 in
Height
56.9 in
105.7
174
103.1
168.1
174 in
Length
168.1 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Honda Civic Type R
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.54 %

General
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Honda Civic Type R
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 2.0 CDTI
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
158 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Honda Civic Type R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
19.16 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
49 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
38 mpg
city
19 mpg
60 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
725 mi
Range
341 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
725 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 2.0 CDTI
98.8 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft










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