Honda Civic VIII (FK/FN) or Opel Astra H?

2006–2011 vs 2004–2010 · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon/Hatchback 3-door/Sedan

In short

Length: Civic VIII (FK/FN) 4,256 mm, Astra H 4,587 mm — a 33 cm difference.
Boot: Civic VIII (FK/FN) 485 l, Astra H 500 l.
Lowest consumption: Civic VIII (FK/FN) 5.1 l/100 km, Astra H 4.7 l/100 km.
Power: Civic VIII (FK/FN) 73–103 kW, Astra H 59–177 kW.
Standard equipment: Civic VIII (FK/FN) 29 items (Comfort), Astra H 22 items (Essentia).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Honda Civic VIII (FK/FN)2006–2011 · 3 engines · Comfort, Sport, ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →

Opel Astra H2004–2010 · 13 engines · Essentia, Enjoy, Cosmo, SelectionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Honda Civic VIII (FK/FN)2006–2011no listings	Opel Astra H2004–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,256 mm	Length4,249 mm–4,587 mm
Width	Width1,765 mm	Width1,753 mm–1,804 mm
Height	Height1,460 mm	Height1,432 mm–1,467 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,635 mm	Wheelbase2,614 mm–2,703 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume485 l	Trunk volume350 l–500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,185 kg–1,330 kg	Curb weight1,180 kg–1,450 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank52 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2011	Production years2004–2010
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon, Hatchback 3-door, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines13
Power	Power73–103 kW (99–140 hp)	Power59–177 kW (80–241 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–2.2	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 2.2 i-CTDi	Lowest consumption4.7 l/100 km · 1.3 CDTI 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 2.2 i-CTDi	Best 0–100 km/h6.4 s · 2.0 Turbo OPC
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed244 km/h
Trim levelsComfort · Essentia
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim29 · Comfort	Items in the base trim22 · Essentia
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim42 · Executive	Items in the top trim34 · Cosmo
Equipment · Comfort8 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Honda Civic VIII (FK/FN) or Opel Astra H?

Length: Opel Astra H 4,587 mm, Honda Civic VIII (FK/FN) 4,256 mm (a 331 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,703 vs 2,635 mm. Boot: 500 vs 485 l.

Which uses less fuel — Honda Civic VIII (FK/FN) or Opel Astra H?

The most frugal Honda Civic VIII (FK/FN) uses 5.1 l/100 km (2.2 i-CTDi); the most frugal Opel Astra H 4.7 l/100 km (1.3 CDTI 90).

Which is more powerful — Honda Civic VIII (FK/FN) or Opel Astra H?

The strongest Honda Civic VIII (FK/FN) makes 103 kW (140 hp) (1.8 i-VTEC); the strongest Opel Astra H 177 kW (241 hp) (2.0 Turbo OPC).

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