Honda Civic 5 Doors (2008 – 2011) vs Saturn Astra (2008 – 2010): specs compared
Both offer around 140 hp at most. The Honda Civic 5 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.7 s against 10.2 s. The Saturn Astra has the higher top speed: 210 km/h against 204 km/h. The Honda Civic 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 5.1 L/100 km against 7.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,157 kg against 1,260 kg. At 4,331 mm, the Saturn Astra is 76 mm longer than the Honda Civic 5 Doors.
| Specification |
Honda
Civic 5 Doors
2008 – 2011
|
Saturn
Astra
2008 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2011 | 2008 – 2010 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 100 – 140 hp | 140 hp |
| Torque | 127 – 340 Nm | 170 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 – 15.0 s | 10.2 s |
| Top speed | 177 – 204 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.1 – 7.1 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,255 mm | 4,331 mm |
| Width | 1,755 mm | 1,753 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,458 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,634 – 2,639 mm | 2,614 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,157 – 1,426 kg | 1,260 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.