Toyota Prius IV Hatchback 1.8 98HP automatic vs Opel Astra J GTC 1.6 Turbo ECOTEC 180HP manual

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Toyota Prius IV Hatchback, model available from 2009.
It has 1.8 98HP ic petrol engine produced from 2009 to 2010.
Drive on the front axle has automatic gearbox.

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Opel Astra J GTC, model available from 2009.
It has 1.6 Turbo ECOTEC 180HP petrol engine produced from 2011.
Drive on the front axle has manual, 6 speed gearbox.

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10 reasons for Toyota Prius IV Hatchback 1.8 98KM automat in comparison to Opel Astra J GTC 1.6 Turbo ECOTEC 180HP manual

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Average consumption

4 > 7.2 l

The fuel economy is distinctly to Toyota Prius IV Hatchback's advantage. This vehicle burns 3.2 l fewer fuel in the combined cycle than the Opel Astra J. Interesting is that average fuel consumption in the combined cycle for the C class, in which the Toyota Prius IV Hatchback is classified, is 6.8 l while the Toyota Prius IV needs by 41 % less amount of fuel than the average.

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Urban consumption

4 > 9.2 l

The Toyota Prius IV Hatchback burns up of 57 percent gasoline less in city traffic compared to the Opel Astra J GTC. The Toyota Prius IV, as a representative of compact segment, consumes 4.7 l per 100 km less than the medium level in its segment. The average fuel consumption in the “small family cars” segment is 8.7 l of fuel for every 100 km.

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Extra-urban consumption

3.7 > 6.1 l

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Wheelbase

2,704 > 2,693 mm

The wheelbase of a car means the distance separating its front and rear wheels. The wheelbase significantly affects the driving because of more desirable car's weight distribution. Toyota Prius IV has 11 mm longer wheelbase distance in relation to Opel Astra J GTC 1.6 Turbo ECOTEC 180HP manual. Wheelbase dimensions are crucial to the stability and steering. Thus, the mass of Toyota Prius IV should be better distributed and driving should be smoother and safer.

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Engine capacity

1,797 > 1,599 cc

The Toyota Prius IV Hatchback has 12 percent bigger engine capacity in relation to the Opel Astra J GTC 1.6 Turbo ECOTEC 180HP manual. As the difference is little, the Toyota Prius IV Hatchback should accelerate a bit dynamically, assuming that other paramerters are equal.

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Number of doors

5 > 3

There’s no doubts that the five-door Toyota Prius IV Hatchback is more convenient and if you frequently travel with more than one passenger then you should not have any doubts which one to choose. The biggest advantage of a five-door vehicle is that it’s not only easier for passengers to get into the rear seats but it’s as well easier to put luggage and cargo into the vehicle when the rear seats are folded down. However, three-door cars like the Opel Astra J GTC 1.6 Turbo ECOTEC 180HP manual generally look more dynamic and sporty and for those who don’t often have passengers in the back seat the Opel Astra J might be more appropriate.

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Height

1,488 > 1,484 mm

If you are a tall man or you tend to carry in the trunk thinks of big dimensions, the Toyota Prius IV Hatchback, which is by 4 mm higher than the Opel Astra J GTC 1.6 Turbo ECOTEC 180HP manual, is better option for you. However, these two vehicles do not vary much when it comes to its height and it should not be much observable.

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Transmission

automatic > manual

For a smooth ride in the city, it is tempting to opt for an automatic but the choice of transmisison may have a considerable effect on fuel efficiency. Automatics may consume about from 5 to 10% more than manuals.

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Maximal power RPM

5,200 > 5,500 revolutions/minute

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Front overhang

904 > 968 mm

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Maximal power

180 > 98 hp

The horsepower is a feature that most of drivers look at first when buying a car. In this case it is the Opel Astra J GTC 1.6 Turbo ECOTEC 180HP manual that has by 84 percent more horsepower than the Toyota Prius IV Hatchback 1.8 98HP automatic. As a result the Opel Astra J GTC 1.6 Turbo ECOTEC 180HP manual can reach higher velocity. Due to more horsepower the Opel should as well provide noticeably better flexiblility in specific speeds.

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Maximal torque

230 > 140 Nm

The Opel Astra J GTC 1.6 Turbo ECOTEC 180HP manual has 90 newton meters more torque than the Toyota. Although a large number of people do not appreciate the maximum torque when buying a vehicle, it informs the best how fast a vehicle is speeding up. In this case the difference is relevant thus the Opel Astra J GTC will give you better feeling of driving.

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Acceleration 0-100 km/h

8.3 > 10.4 s

The Opel Astra J GTC 1.6 Turbo ECOTEC 180HP manual can reach the speed of 100Km/h in 8.3 s, which is 20 % quicker in relation to the Toyota Prius IV Hatchback 1.8 98HP automatic. But the difference is not as much significant to be taken into account when buying a car.

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Top speed

220 > 180 km/h

The top speed possible to be reached by the Opel Astra J is greater in relation to this of the Toyota Prius IV by 40 km/h, which allows the Opel Astra J GTC to cover quicker large stretches of highway. The difference at the level of 40 km/h is little and will not be a very noticable in everyday driving.

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Maximal torque RPM

2,200 > 4,005 revolutions/minute

A wider range and a lower number of rotations at which the highest torque is reached affects an engine’s efficiency and flexibility. However, in order to get a whole view on an engine efficiency, it is always good to see a torque graph.

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Width

1,845 > 1,750 mm

The width of the car influences directly on passanger's inner room as well as driving stability. The Opel Astra J is 95 mm wider when compared to the Toyota Prius IV Hatchback. It is often clearly felt by those sitting in front, who have more space for their elbows.

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Length

4,467 > 4,458 mm

The Opel Astra J is 9 millimeters longer in comparison to the Toyota. The length of the vehicle is important when it comes to driving comfort and space in the trunk. The Opel Astra J very likely will be offering to it's passangers more space for legs. Aditionally the Opel Astra J will be better driven but the Toyota will be a slightly easier to park due to shorter length of the body.

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