Opel Astra Cabriolet (2001 – 2006) vs Honda Civic Type-R (2001 – 2005): specs compared
The Honda Civic Type-R is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 190 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 8.0 s. The Opel Astra Cabriolet has the higher top speed: 242 km/h against 235 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.1 L/100 km against 8.9 L/100 km. The Honda Civic Type-R is the lighter car, from 1,170 kg against 1,250 kg. At 4,270 mm, the Opel Astra Cabriolet is 130 mm longer than the Honda Civic Type-R.
| Specification |
Opel
Astra Cabriolet
2001 – 2006
|
Honda
Civic Type-R
2001 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2006 | 2001 – 2005 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 190 hp | 200 hp |
| Torque | 147 – 280 Nm | 196 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 – 13.0 s | 6.8 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 242 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.1 – 8.9 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,270 mm | 4,140 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,611 mm | 2,581 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,250 – 1,405 kg | 1,170 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.