Hatchbacks, like compact ones, are very popular in the European market, and also sell very well in Russia. Buyers have a hard time choosing such a car, since the range is huge, and almost every automaker is ready to offer its own version.

How objective can be called a comparison of these two machines, judge for yourself. The latest generation hatchbacks from Kia and Opel will be presented. The problem is that Kia is officially represented in the Russian Federation, while Opel, due to economic problems, left the Russian market back in 2015.

But the presence of gray dealers, as well as other opportunities to purchase even a brand new Opel Astra in Russia, make it possible to compare these two cars and decide which of the two hatchbacks is better.

General information about models

Let's start with the Opel Astra. Actual is the fifth generation of the representative of the European class C, which is often called the golf class. Officially, the model debuted in 2015 in Frankfurt. Literally immediately after the show in Europe, sales started. For obvious reasons new Astra did not reach Russia.

At the heart of the Opel Astra K lies modular platform D2XX. It was also used to create the second generation chevrolet cruze. The design consists of high-strength steel, which made it possible to reduce the weight of the hatchback in comparison with its predecessor by 120-200 kilograms. standing ahead independent suspension with MacPherson struts, and a semi-independent beam at the back. Steering equipped with an electric booster. The brakes are disc everywhere, and ventilated in front.

Kia Ceed belongs to the same European C-class. This is a front-wheel drive small hatchback that Kia created specifically for the European market. The car is newer as it made its official debut in February 2018. The generation change also led to the use of a simplified name, since the car was previously referred to as Ceed. Plus, new engines appeared in the car, the list of modern fillings and up-to-date equipment has significantly expanded.

Third Generation Kia Ceed was created on the K2 front-wheel drive platform, in which the motor is located transversely. It is also worth noting the use of high-strength steel. On the front axle there is an independent suspension with MacPherson struts, and at the rear there is a multi-link independent design. The rack and pinion steering mechanism is complemented by an active electric power steering. All wheels have disc brakes with a ventilation system on the front axle.

For Kia Ceed new generation, a system for selecting the operating mode of the car is provided. It offers a Normal and Sport variant. Thus, the character of the car is adapted at the request of the driver. The behavior of the motor, the response and the steering wheel are changing.

Exterior

The new hatchback from Kia turned out to be whipped, quite sporty in appearance, elegant and modern. Here the designers used the solutions used on the Stinger liftback.

If before the Opel Astra was a rather conservative and restrained car, then in the new generation the car has become much brighter. Auto can be safely called daring and sporty.

It is impossible to say that one of the cars is more beautiful than the other. Both cars are made with good knowledge of the matter. Designers don't get paid for nothing. Each hatchback has its own army of fans, and good sales statistics are a direct confirmation of this.

The fifth generation Astra, despite its size, continues to be within the European C class. But when compared with the previous generation, the current Astra has noticeably decreased. As a result, we are dealing with the following dimensions:

• length 4370 mm;
• width 1809 mm;
• height 1485 mm;
• wheelbase 2662 mm.

Compared to its predecessor, the current generation Astra has lost 50 mm. in length and became 26 mm. below.

Kia Ceed also turned out to be quite compact car. This is expressed in the following parameters:

• length 4310 mm;
• width 1800 mm;
• height 1447 mm.;
• wheelbase 2650 mm.

And although the fifth Astra has become smaller compared to the 4th generation, the new German brand is still superior in overall dimensions competitor from the South Korean manufacturer.

It is too early to draw any conclusions. Despite the superiority in size, they still need to be properly disposed of. This mainly concerns the interior space and luggage compartment.

Interior and trunks

The interior space of Kia Ceed can be described as attractive, modern and European. There are no complaints about the quality of the finish and the materials used.

At the disposal of the driver was a multifunctional steering wheel with 3 spokes, a relief rim, and a sporty designed dashboard. The center console is both solid and concise. It has a display multimedia system sizes from 5 to 8 inches, ventilation deflectors, as well as a climate control unit with intuitive controls.

The five-door saloon is completed. Plastic is pleasant to the touch, inserts for metal, fabric, natural and artificial leather are involved in the correct proportions.

Salon Kia Ceed is designed for 5 seats including the driver. Ahead are ergonomic chairs with pronounced lateral support and a wide range of adjustments. Behind is also a very solid sofa with armrests, focused on 2 passengers. Although landing in the middle will not create much discomfort.

When changing the generation for the Opel Astra, they used a completely new filling and the principle of interior design. The driver has a comfortable three-spoke steering wheel, many control buttons, an analog instrument panel and a color on-board computer display. The center console is adorned with a touchscreen multimedia display. This allowed to significantly reduce the number of conventional buttons. A separate unit was used for climate control. But in the database, the car looks much simpler, since the steering wheel is not multifunctional, and there is air conditioning and a conventional audio system on the center console.

The front seats are ergonomic, comfortable, with good lateral support. Heating, ventilation and a wide range of settings are available for them. There is a lot of space behind, side seats are supplemented with heating, the sofa is comfortable and comfortable.

In terms of interior, none of the candidates can be given preference. Everything is done too well on Kia Ceed and Opel Astra.

Perhaps, some conclusions will allow to give an assessment of the luggage compartment in order to choose between Opelm Astra or Kia Ceed.

The German hatchback in the stowed position offers 370 liters of boot space. If you lower the backs of the second row, you get a flat floor, and cargo capacity increases to 1210 liters.

In the South Korean five-door hatchback, the trunk has the correct shape and smooth walls. In the normal position, the space is 395 liters. And if you fold the rear row, then the trunk will increase to 1301 liters. Under the raised floor is a stowaway and tools.

Despite the superiority of the Astra in terms of dimensions, the Kia Ceed provides a slightly larger luggage compartment. Moreover, this did not negatively affect the space of the back row.

To summarize, with a slight margin, and purely due to the trunk, Kia Ceed wins.

Motors, gearboxes and their capabilities

The following will be a comparison between Opel cars Astra and Kia Ceed, which can hardly be called objective in relation to the Russian market. The whole point is precisely in the departure of Opel from the Russian Federation. It is not known what engines would be offered to Russian consumers if the company remained in the local market.

But since the cars are imported without the participation of official dealers, each of the engines available for Astra could potentially be at your disposal.

The fifth generation Opel Astra is sold with a very wide range of engines.

1. The base is a 3-cylinder with a volume of only 1.0 liters, which generates 105 Horse power. Combined with mechanical or robotic box. Each of them has 5 steps. Acceleration from zero to hundreds takes from 11.2 to 12.7 seconds. And the maximum speed here is 200 km / h. In terms of consumption, an average consumption of about 4.4 liters per 100 km is expected.
2. The next in the hierarchy is a 1.4-liter naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine with a return of 100 horses. The box is uncontested 5-speed manual. Acceleration to hundreds takes 12.3 seconds. The maximum speed here is 185 kilometers per hour, and the combined fuel consumption is about 5.4 liters per 100 kilometers. way.
3. Next comes a 4-cylinder all-aluminum 1.4-liter turbo engine with 125 or 150 horses, depending on the degree of forcing. The younger version is equipped with 6MKPP, and for the 150-horsepower version, a choice is available between 6MKPP and 6AKPP. From 0 to 100 km/h with such Astra motors accelerates in 9.5 and 8.3 seconds, respectively. Max speed can reach 205 and 215 kilometers per hour. At the same time, the consumption is only 5.1-5.5 liters per 100 km.
4. There is also a 4-cylinder diesel engine turbocharged. Its volume is 1.6 liters. But there are 3 levels of forcing at once. They give out 95, 110 and 136 horsepower each. Boxes are offered 6-speed manual and 6-band automatic. Acceleration from standstill to 100 km / h takes from 12.7 to 9.6 seconds. The maximum speed can be from 185 to 205 kilometers per hour. Diesel engines consume from 4.6 to 3.5 liters of fuel per 100 km.

High power motors are also available for the Astra. But here we are talking about special trim levels, in which engines generate about 200 horsepower with a volume of only 1.6 liters.

As for the Kia Ceed, there is a specific line of engines designed for Russian market. Moreover, all engines have 4 cylinders and run on gasoline.

The role of the junior internal combustion engine is assigned to a 1.4-liter aspirated 100 horsepower;

The next is the MPI engine with a volume of 1.6 liters and a return of 128 horsepower;

A 1.4-liter turbodiesel engine is also offered. It produces 140 horsepower and is considered the top of the line.

All naturally aspirated engines come standard with a 6-speed manual gearbox. But as an option for a 128 horsepower engine, a 6-speed automatic is available. The turbodiesel engine is equipped only with a 7-band robotic box.

Acceleration from zero to hundreds takes from 12.6 to 9.2 seconds. The maximum speed is from 183 to 205 kilometers per hour. In the combined cycle, gasoline engines consume from 7.3 to 6.1 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers traveled.

For the European market in line Kia engines Ceed is added more turbocharged gasoline engine per 1.0 liter with a return of 120 horses, as well as a 1.6-liter turbodiesel generating 115 and 136 horsepower, depending on the boost.

In technical terms, if you look at the engines, gearboxes and their parameters, the Opel Astra can only slightly outperform the Kia Ceed. And here we are talking more about top-end engines.

Kia Ceed offers in Russia only gasoline internal combustion engines, which by definition cannot demonstrate the same efficiency as diesel power plants. But Astra's gasoline units turned out to be a little more economical with similar power parameters.

If you need a hatchback with a medium power engine and good fuel consumption, then there is no fundamental difference between Astra and Ceed. You can safely take any of these cars. And those who want to take a car with extreme ICE power should look towards the Astra. Ceed does not have such motors in its arsenal. Moreover, this is quite logical and rational, since the demand for engines with a return of about 200 horsepower is much lower than for units with a capacity of 110-140 horses.

Security and manageability

Claims to the quality and efficiency of management Kia cars Ceed and Opel Astra are not. The steering is well thought out and well executed.

Cars perform great high speed, confidently enter turns, do not create excessive roll. The response to the actions of the steering wheel is instant, nothing is late and does not slow down. The machines have a firm grip on the road surface and provide stability even when driving at high speeds.

Hatchback Opel Astra

The security settings are also identical. Cars meet safety standards, which are extremely stringent in Europe. As part of the Euro NCAP crash tests, both hatchbacks rightly received high scores.

According to this component, there is a confident equal sign between competitors. Both cars received a wide range of active and passive safety, all kinds of electronic gadgets and assistants for the driver while driving.

Therefore, it was not possible to compare the Opel Astra and Kia Ceed with each other, having determined one clear favorite, in terms of safety and manageability. They deserve each other. No wonder Ceed and Astra show excellent sales statistics in Europe. It is impossible to judge sales in Russia, since only a Korean car is officially sold here.

Options and prices

European sales of the latest generation of the Opel Astra hatchback began in the fall of 2015. It was originally planned that Astra would be sold in Russia from 2016, but then the company's plans changed, and the brand completely left the local market.

In Germany, the current version of the Opel Astra costs about 20 thousand euros at least. For more advanced configurations, you will have to pay more than 23 thousand. Extreme versions cost more than 25 thousand euros. It will not be difficult to calculate how much such a car will cost in terms of the Russian national currency. This is about 1.5 million rubles.

In the case of Kia Ceed cars, everything is much clearer and more transparent than in the situation with Opel Astra cars.

For the Russian market, 6 trim levels are offered. For the basic version, you will have to pay at least 950 thousand rubles. It will be a 100 horsepower engine and a 6-speed mechanical box. From the equipment, the car owner will receive:

• air conditioner;
• light sensor;
• power windows on all windows;
• heated mirrors;
• GLONASS;
• audio system for 6 speakers;
• 15 inch steel wheels etc.

The Comfort package, which comes second in the equipment hierarchy, already offers a 128-horsepower engine and a manual transmission. It costs from 980 thousand rubles, and for the machine you will have to pay another 40 thousand rubles.

The top version of Kia Ceed costs at least 1.5 million rubles. The set of equipment in this case will be fantastic:

• LED optics everywhere;
• electric sunroof;
• blind spot tracking system;
• reverse parking assistant;
• adaptive cruise control;
• traffic sign recognition system;
• automatic braking;
• dual-zone climate control;
• multimedia center with touch screen;
• Rear View Camera;
• front and rear parking sensors;
• audio system from JBL, etc.

Yes, the Opel Astra also boasts a solid set of equipment. But with approximately the same level of equipment, Astra will cost about 2 million rubles, while the same can be obtained in Ceed for 1.5 million.

Despite the absence of official Opel dealers in Russia, one can still confidently say that the German Astra hatchback more expensive than its South Korean competitor.

Summing up

If you want to buy a car through official dealer, then the choice between the considered hatchbacks loses its relevance. Here, without alternative, you can take only Kia Ceed.

Abstracting from the Russian market, it is worth noting that the Opel Astra has a stunning appearance, good interior decoration, excellent ergonomics, excellent specifications and a whole host of other virtues.

At the same time, Kia Ceed offers almost everything the same. Yes, in some places the South Korean hatchback is inferior to its competitor, but it also has its advantages over Astra. The only peculiarity is that Kia Ceed is cheaper, and you can buy it in Russia through an authorized dealer. This removes a number of additional problems caused by the departure of Opel.

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but I took a fresher year.
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What nonsense ... On the restyled seeds from the 10th year, only a panel of the "new" type is beautiful, the muzzle is changed to an amateur, the diodes stick out at the back, but in fact nothing new, the cheap Korean was - cheap and remained, and this cheapness shines through everywhere especially when you are eating. Astra is also not for millionaires, but somehow it doesn’t give away so cheaply, it rides more collected, a skimmer is a cut above Sid, well, design here and there is an amateur, but choosing a design for this money is a thankless task !!!

Opel astra H (2006-2008)
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That on Opel the rear discs are ventilated on the side there is no
What is the Astra 5-6 full-fledged CAN modules that allow programming (glass finishing, light packages, etc.) and on the side - one - per motor?

What nonsense ... On the restyled seeds from the 10th year, only a panel of the "new" type is beautiful, the muzzle is changed to an amateur, the diodes stick out at the back, but in fact nothing new, the cheap Korean was - cheap and remained, and this cheapness shines through everywhere especially when you are eating. Astra is also not for millionaires, but somehow it doesn’t give away so cheaply, it rides more collected, a skimmer is a cut above Sid, well, design here and there is an amateur, but choosing a design for this money is a thankless task !!!

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did you drive it?) where does the cheapness shine through?))
10 airbags, a soft torpedo and soft plastic on the door skins, is that also cheap?)
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The supervision panel was only on prestige trim levels.
So if you don't know the car, don't tell me)

drive around and after a couple of months you will begin to more soberly evaluate the car

A relative of Astra N has a mileage of more than 140,000 km. 1.6 mechanics, benz, she is a simple kit. Rides, troubles do not know. When he bought, everyone dissuaded him. In the end, no regrets.

I went to Sides, I don’t like it at all. Shumka no in my opinion, but externally and internally nothing. Astra at least has something in this angular design. But, the taste and color, as they say ...

I would look for the Astra N in the cosmo configuration.

I can’t say anything about Astra - I’m not familiar. But as the previous owner of Sid nimble33 I vote for Sid
Only good impressions remained about the car. And the Koreans have good equipment, the quality of finishing materials, there are much more goodies than a car of a similar class ...
Well, a big plus for Koreans - low prices for spare parts (I had to spend money only on consumables). Easy to maintain = cheap service. This is in fact. No lyrics.

The Kia Rio's cutting-edge design rivals the Opel Astra's signature style. The German is equipped with innovative equipment, so it is a worthy competitor to the Korean counterpart. Consider the ratio of price to quality indicators for both of the above models.

Opel Astra and Kia Rio: unique features

Rio's appearance

With an external review of the car, one cannot fail to notice its unique features:

• Chrome grille, provides auto sporty look and special features and promises to "live long" due to excellent anti-corrosion properties;
• The headlights look solid due to the large dimensions, black edging. The manufacturer promises the eternal service of halogen lamps. Complementing the sporty style are fog lights with clear glass, which improve the modern look of the car;
• The dynamism of the lines and the simplicity of the forms allow Rio to match the modern style;
• The large windshield. It provides a wide viewing angle (74.7 degrees);
• Dynamic shapes, a sporty look and the choice of one of 9 colors make the style of the car unique and inimitable;
• Complementing Kia's signature design are narrow taillights with black bumper trim.

Opel Astra - unique appearance features:

• Updated stylish design;
• Innovative driver assistance systems;
• Large headlights with headlight system;
• Low and wide chrome grille;
• The proportions are close to the coupe.

Each model has unique features, so choose among them the best option quite difficult. Attractive design for a budget car is rare. The developers of Opel and Kia of the above models optimally solved this issue.

Unique Korean interior aesthetics combined with German classics.

AT Kia showroom Rio has a Korean aesthetic. A sports instrument panel, optitron illumination and 3 dial wells are located on the front panel. Comfortable seats are equipped with side rollers, which are practically not felt under the arms. Minor disadvantages of the Rio salon:

• No steering wheel reach adjustment
• The on-board computer button is hidden from the driver's view. It can only be found by touch;
• Narrow door armrests;
• The anti-reflective coating of the radio in Rio wants to be better, since in sunny weather it is difficult to read the information on the screen.

Despite the defects, the car has more advantages.

1. Why are there folding rear seats that provide comfort for placing things.
2. The trunk capacity of 500 liters is enough to carry most of the family items.

Opel Astra will please the car enthusiast with a classic thoughtful approach to organizing the interior. The combination of German chic with classic forms creates comfort not only when sitting behind the wheel, but also while driving. The color of the interior is given by chrome inserts, made in the style of "techno".

When developing the car, the designers paid attention to such elements as convenient localization of controls and storage compartments. The result of the development was a fairly ergonomic interior. Opel Astra is equipped with ergonomic seats. When driving for long distances, the driver and passengers do not have back pain due to the orthopedic seat design, which is adjustable in 6 directions. The lumbar support has 4 fixation points and is ideal not only for thin, but also for fat riders. To ensure comfort when fixing with seat belts, auto-adjustment in 6 directions has been created. The car seat is approved by the AGR medical association.

Conclusion: it is difficult to choose a better interior design option among those considered Kia models and Opel. German classics compete with Korean aesthetics. Each of the interior design styles will find its admirer.

Technical equipment of Kia Rio and Opel Astra in comparison

The technical equipment of the Kia Rio does not add anything special when compared with another Korean model - Solaris. The only novelty of the car is air conditioning. For the basic configuration, such products are not typical, but the manufacturer is trying to take the car out of the low segment while maintaining an attractive price. Even with the basic configuration, a person will feel comfortable in hot summer weather.

There are no package options in Rio. The manufacturer has created four separate configurations: Premium Comfort Prestige and Luxe, so that the motorist chooses the right relationship between price and quality. Some models have a Russian adaptation.

Technical equipment Opel Astra

Considering technical equipment Astra, it remains to rejoice innovative technologies auto.

• electric drive parking brake eliminates the need for mechanical reinforcement. Automation will automatically fix the wheels when parking is necessary. Additional control systems ("Hill Hold", "Hill Start Assist") prevent the vehicle from rolling back.
• Climate control Opel Astra dual-zone. In the front seat, the driver and passenger can choose different temperature conditions that function independently of each other. Air recirculation allows for maximum cooling and heating of the windows.

The panoramic sunroof is electrically operated, has a transparent view, so it creates a feeling of open sky above your head. Careful study of the aerodynamics of the external forms of the machine allows you to minimize the noise level due to the two-chamber sound insulation and deflector.

About multimedia systems Opel Astra

The manufacturer has provided default settings for multimedia systems. They independently connect to FM stations and allow you to receive information about traffic jams on Russian roads (for adapted models). The integrated MP-3 player is complemented by a touch-screen entertainment system.

Depending on the cost of the model, consumers are offered CD-300, CD-400 or Navi 900. The latter version is equipped with a 7-inch display and a built-in navigator.

In terms of multimedia organization, Astra surpasses Rio. The Infinity audio system creates crystal-clear sound. It is equipped with 7 channels with a power of 45 W and 8 modern loudspeakers of a high degree of power. People with an ear for music appreciate the sound quality.

Luggage compartment overview Opel Astra

The luggage compartment of the car deserves special attention. It is quite roomy due to the presence of the "Flex Floor" system. The dimensions of the compartment increase when the backs are folded rear seat. At the same time, the size of the trunk increases to 1230 liters (the usual size is 370 liters).

The "Flex Floor" system allows you to increase or decrease the level of the floor, which further increases the volume of the trunk. The folded backs of the seats at the rear are located in the same horizontal line with the surface of the compartment. This design allows you to transport not only small items. Astra is an excellent vehicle for transporting family luggage and equipment. Refrigerator fits in the car washing machine and other household appliances.

For packing things in the car, you can find 18 places. They are located practically both on the driver's side and for passengers. Door upholstery makes it easy to store baby bottles. Dedicated compartment to accommodate the driver's belongings. The large glove box, cup holders, rear and front armrests are great storage options for personal items.

At the bottom rear of the car is a convenient bike rack. The system is called "FlexFix". She leaves the rear bumper and is quite practical.

About the capacity of Kia Rio

Everything is quite simple for Kia Rio - the size of the luggage compartment is slightly larger than that of the astra - 500 liters.

Conclusion: in terms of organizing a multimedia system and containers for placing things, the aster is significantly superior to the Korean. However, the latter vehicle has the advantage of "warm options". The manufacturer has provided for the heating of all kinds of objects inside the cabin, which is really extremely useful in harsh conditions. Russian winters. The warm kit is already available in the basic configuration of the vehicle.

Overview of Korean and German engines

Kia Rio offers 2 types of 1.6 engines. The complete set is basic and is intended for use in the conditions of the city. Clear gear shifting, sensitive pedals - the functions are enough for driving on narrow and "jammed" city roads.

Drive tests show the lack of a 107-horsepower engine when driving on highways. It is quite difficult to “break out” with such characteristics. Things are even more difficult with overtaking after 120 km / h. Slow acceleration does not allow you to quickly maneuver.

Better characteristics have motors with automatic transmission gears. The design allows more precise control of the gas and gain an extra 2 seconds on the track when overtaking at a speed of 100 km / h. The model with automatic transmission accelerates in 13.7 seconds to “hundreds”. Fuel consumption on the highway is about 10 liters. The indicator is somewhat high for an engine with similar characteristics.

Kia Rio passed the stability test perfectly rear suspension. To avoid "extra movements", the creators of the model replaced the springs with stiffer ones. Disc brakes work reliably and traction control system does not annoy the driver with the oscillation of the brake pedal.

Such features of a budget car are impressive. They are above the "cheap" properties. Of course, not everything is perfect and Rio has flaws, but they pay off with the budget model.

What engines are installed on the Opel Astra

The "Germans" are endowed with 3 engines: 1.4 and 1.6 liters with a capacity of 115, 140 and 170 horsepower. All options are good both in the quality of work and in starting overclocking. Opel is characterized by the presence of technology to reduce the level of air pollution. The reduction of carbon dioxide emissions is achieved by the Euro 4 standard.

Perfect driving precision is ensured by smooth handling, low noise and vibration levels. The wide platform creates stability on the roads. On uneven areas, the car behaves stably, due to the long wheelbase.

Another technological feature cars - the Watt mechanism of the rear suspension. It is a combination of torsion beam and Watt technology. The mechanism has until recently been used in racing cars. In execution, it is quite simple. The central part of the beam is located vertically. 2 horizontal rods are fixed to it. When moving, the vertical element rotates along the horizontal beam. The end parts of the stabilizer are fixed to the hubs rear wheels. Any lateral push is compensated by the stabilizer with the opposite side. This increases the stability of the structure. The main advantage of the technology is the creation of a smooth ride by eliminating the lateral movement of the wheels.

The Watt mechanism is included by the manufacturer even in the basic kit and can be combined with all types of motors.

Unique technologies Opel Astra

Unique design Opel features Aster:

• The "Flex Ride" chassis allows you to change the behavior of the car depending on the condition of the roadbed. At the touch of a button, the car can behave like a sports car, or family car with maximum driving comfort;
• AFL is adaptive forward lighting technology. In the segment budget cars it is one of the most convenient and practical. The technology automatically adjusts to external atmospheric conditions and provides an optimal level of comfort and passive safety. Adaptation of lighting increases the visibility of the road when driving at night;
• Cruise control and speed limiter in one bundle show high practicality and convenience when driving not only on the highway, but also in the urban environment;
• Control of "blind zones" is provided by sensors located in the side mirrors. With the help of such structures, the machine independently tracks the movement Vehicle nearby and gives a warning signal if there are obstacles;
• Intelligent system parking provides on-screen instructions that allow the driver to select the correct parking position;
• Rear view camera Opel Astra provides visibility of 130 degrees;
• Passive safety is created by a rigid frame, high-strength steel, parts with calculated crushing trajectories. When driving at high speed, the likelihood of damage is minimized;

Other security systems: pre-tensioning of belts, emergency shutdown of the pedal assembly, curtains, certified security system.

In conclusion, I would like to note that Astra received 16 awards in various categories in 4 months. The car is appreciated by both specialists and ordinary motorists. You should not "offend" the Kia Rio. Machine for budget segment too good. At a cost, it is more affordable than the Opel Astra. Each option will find its consumer, as the models are versatile both in style and in driving properties.

"Sid", who debuted at the beginning of the year, is "the new Korean" in every sense. It was developed specifically for Europe - the design was carried out by the Frankfurt studio "Kia", led by the former stylist of "Volkswagen" and "Audi" Peter Schreyer. They produce a car in Europe - at a specially built plant in Slovak Zilina. Finally, they will sell exclusively in Europe. And most importantly, introducing the Sid, the Koreans promised that it would be the first car from the Land of the Morning Calm, whose consumer qualities would not fade against the background of modern Japanese and European competitors. Strong statement, isn't it? And it's hard to believe in him. In order to check whether such an upstart needs to be matched with an appropriate car, so as not to disgrace the honor of the old lady of Europe. We chose the Opel-Astra, popular from Lisbon to Yekaterinburg.

We chose and made no mistake. After all, even outwardly they are twins - perhaps not twins. If you put "Sid" and "Astra" side by side, take aback - they have more similarities than differences! From swelling wheel arches and patterns of front optics to the drop-down roof and reverse slope rear pillar body "Kia" literally tries to imitate the "Opel" in everything, while not copying it.

However, the collective appearance of "Sid" - in its interior and exterior features of half a dozen modern European and Japanese models - in any case turned out to be, if not trendy, then at least fresh. Praise for the Korean model is quite weighty. It's also great that the Astra, despite its considerable age (after all, the car is 4 years old), still looks good. And not only outside.

It's another matter

At one time, we admired the interior of the Astra, reasonably considering it to be equal to the Golf. Pleasant to the touch plastic, perfectly readable and sometimes pretty instrument panel, good visibility, plenty of pockets and a very voluminous glove box. But if it is difficult to make claims to the quality of the finish and the versatility of the Opel interior, then the ergonomics are not up to par. The main complaint is the climate control unit. An intricate algorithm of work, small buttons located at the same bottom turn the simplest operations into a risky undertaking. To change the direction of the air flows, you have to overcome two levels of the electronic menu! Try to do it at a speed of at least 60 km / h in a dense Moscow stream ...

But imagine - in everything that concerns the interior, the Korean upstart Opel is at least not inferior. It sounds almost unbelievable to anyone who is familiar with gray, boring, booming salons. Korean cars. But what is there to complain about here? The "Sid" has soft, pleasant to the touch plastic dashboard and door upholstery, a steering wheel adjustable in two directions and simply huge rear-view mirrors. In addition, in "Kia" we found such pleasant signs of true modern car like USB and iPod support. Really useful little things, which for some reason are forgotten not only in Opel, but also in Ford, Volkswagen, Toyota. And the Koreans remember - well done! Most importantly, no questions to "Sid" about ergonomics. The “climate” menu will be mastered by the child, he will also deal with the “music”. A very tiny glove box and, perhaps, too poisonous orange lighting dashboard difficult to attribute to serious shortcomings. Well, how can you not exclaim: “Bravo, Kia!”

And this is just the beginning!

Good Korean interior and spaciousness. Even against the background of "Astra" - one of the most spacious models of the "golf" class. The headroom for those sitting behind both is at an equally good level - 95 cm from the sofa cushion to the ceiling. But at the feet of the “Sid” it is more spacious by a good 3 cm. We also note that the sofa itself is wider, and the margin in the shoulders is more impressive, and the central tunnel is not so massive. Finally, the opening tailgate Kia is not as narrow as a German car.

Astra won back with a much more comfortable front seat. If the Sid's seat is flat and hard - it clearly lacks lateral and lumbar support, then the Astra chair is a real song. With well-thought-out side and lumbar supports, royal generosity of adjustments, including both the angle of inclination and the height of the pillow. “Kia” has not yet matured to such a level of care for the driver.

Only for extra charge

But those were flowers. And here are the berries: in the dispute of trunks, "Sid" not only does not concede, he puts "Astra" on both shoulder blades! In fairness, we must admit: the trunk of the Opel is perhaps among the most stupid in the class. Everything with him is not thank God - a very narrowed opening, modest width and depth cargo compartment and a non-folding sofa cushion. For some reason, the Astra's fully folding sofa with a split back is classified as additional equipment.

It is clear that against such a background, even the Sid's trunk, which, we note, is not the most roomy in the class, looks good. It surpasses the Astra in everything - both in terms of ease of loading and in size. I would especially like to note the sofa that folds to the floor level - there will be no problems with transporting TVs and wardrobes. Even in the basic package.

Start your engines!

In Russia, "Astra" can be bought with "mechanics", and with a robotic "Easytronic", and with an "automatic". However, the automatic transmission is only for a 1.8-liter engine with a capacity of 140 hp. With. This engine, remarkable in its characteristics, is equally good both on the “handle” and with automatic transmission. Therefore, by the way, we chose just such an Astra for comparative tests.

Even in the simplest Drive mode, she is talented in every way. By default, the "automatic" is soft, without jerks and switches up quite early, saving fuel - it's the most for a leisurely and calm ride. But as soon as the gas pedal is imbedded, the car becomes temperamental and eager to overtake. And if you press the button to turn on the "active mode" ... This is the very case when the inscription "Sport" is really justified. It seems as if the engine received an injection of adrenaline - the car reacts instantly to gas and keeps the transmission up to the limiter zone. In fact, you go a little faster, but the impression is that you ride on a racing kart!

A good match for the 1.8-liter Astra would be the 2-liter Sid, which has 143 hp hidden under the hood. With. But this Kia is too expensive. That's why we opted for the less powerful but more affordable 1.6L version. Fortunately, it gives out a solid 122 hp. With. and is combined with AKP. Moreover, on paper, such a car is almost as good as the Opel. Here are just subjective impressions suggest otherwise.

Quadruple "automatic" "Sid" noticeably blunts - to move actively and be the first to leave the traffic light, you need to press the trigger to the fullest. Get used to the roar of the engine, but do not expect vivid impressions - even in this mode, acceleration is quite smooth. If, however, to tie up with inter-lane chess and drive calmly, then the Kia will bring more positive emotions. On the “Drive”, he calmly reaches 160 km / h, and gives out maximum speed in third gear. By the way, for risky overtaking it is also better to use this mode, since you just need to swing the selector to the right.

About the brakes - only good. Reliable deceleration, comfortable drive and competent ABS work distinguish both contestants.

In pursuit of the best

"Astra" is generally not considered a trendsetter in terms of handling. To the level of "Focus" and "Golf" she was not allowed to reach a relatively simple semi-independent rear suspension. But it’s impossible to exclude Opel from the number of gambling cars. You will be pleased with both a very informative steering wheel and a perky chassis. Moreover, with a custom-made active chassis IDS + "Astra" becomes really angry, tough and almost sporty. But also standard version remarkably good on a high-speed straight, where there is no doubt about stability and reliability, even when the speedometer needle falls on the mark of two hundred. And in tight corners, the lateral rolls and the whistle of rubber are in no hurry to spoil your driving pleasure.

What about Kia? Can a Korean hatchback please an active driver? In any case, "Sid" does not disappoint. This car is perhaps the best among its compatriots in terms of handling. Yes, perhaps the setting of the electric power steering will seem to someone less refined than in the Astra. But the car steers better than, say, the Renault Megan, not to mention the “Korean” classmates. A very competently tuned suspension will not mind if you suddenly want to go through a targeted turn quickly. But only faster, not recklessly fast. It is a pity that, due to an incomprehensible whim of a Russian importer, ESP disappeared even from the list of custom equipment. The dynamic stabilization system has never harmed anyone.

Silence!

Even in the recent past, all Korean models of the “golf” class were distinguished by too loud motors. "Sid" has done away with this vicious practice. At least at idle, his “four” purrs even quieter than in the “Astra”. And in general, it becomes annoyingly noisy only beyond the mark of 5000 rpm - with sharp overtaking and acceleration. But at a cruising pace of 120–140 km / h, the Sid is surprisingly quiet and calm.

It is a pity that against the background of such a quiet engine, the tires turned out to be too noisy. The wheel arch insulation leaves a lot to be desired. And the Kia suspension is by no means a model of comfort. It is not only tough enough, but also “vociferous” - it works out the unevenness of the coating roughly, with unpleasant blows to the body. Finally, Sid is also very sensitive to the quality of the coating - on the abrasive asphalt in the cabin, an unpleasant itch and a slight vibration on the steering wheel appear.

"Astra" is much less picky about the quality of the road. And given the reckless nature of handling, the smoothness of the Opel can only be praised. Let's say the engine really makes noise only when the "automatic" is on duty in the "Sport" position.

Hey young man!

This Kia has already gone down in history as the first Korean car to earn five stars in EuroNCAP crash tests. We are happy to transfer this excellent assessment to Sid, presented on the Russian market. Indeed, even in the basic configuration there is a sextet of pillows, in fact, which made the five-star rating possible. Basic "Kia" boasts advanced ABS with amplifier emergency braking and distribution braking force. And on more expensive versions, active head restraints are installed, which really save the cervical vertebrae in case of a rear impact.

Although Astra earned the same five stars from EuroNCAP, it still did not deserve an excellent rating from us. AT basic equipment Opel includes ABS, front and side airbags, but inflatable safety curtains can only be obtained as a paid add-on. All pleasure - 22,000 rubles.

Great again...

The growing popularity of Astra, alas, could not but affect its price. After another rise in price, the minimum Astra is a 5-door hatchback in a good Essenshia (air conditioning, front power windows, central locking, radio training) with a 90-horsepower engine - costs 447,000 rubles. ($17,880). The optimal 115-horsepower "Angoy-1.6" will pull 513,000 rubles. ($20,520). But such a motor is combined only with the "mechanics" or the semi-automatic "Easytronic", the capricious nature of which is not to the liking of everyone. If you want a real "automatic", be kind enough to pay extra for a 1.8-liter engine. In total, the 140-horsepower Astra-Enjoy with automatic transmission will pull 583,000 rubles. ($ 23,330), and in the more spectacular "Cosmo" - already 607,000 rubles. ($24,280).

The Korean model, by definition, should be cheaper. So it is: the base 109-horsepower Sid-1.4 without air conditioning costs 446,700 rubles. ($17,868). Only three hundred rubles cheaper than Astra. Like this ... Moreover, for a car with an optimal, in our opinion, 1.6-liter engine and in the EX configuration, they ask for 525,600 rubles. This, by the way, is $21,024 - even more expensive than Astra-1.6-Angoy! And only with the automatic transmission "Sid" is more profitable. Climate controlled version alloy wheels and other nice trinkets that make it possible to compare this version with the Opel-Cosmo, costs 555,300 rubles, almost $ 2,000 cheaper than the Astra. However, those who want to buy a Kia for $ 22,212 still have to look ...

I will not argue, even in Europe, "Sid" is more expensive than its predecessors. But there, along with the car, buyers receive an unprecedented guarantee for as much as seven years. In Russia, its strongly truncated 5-year version is offered. Moreover, only the engine without attachments has a full-time warranty, the rest of the parts quietly received much more profitable for dealers “from one to three years”.

Opel's two years without a mileage limit (if you agree to be serviced only by the dealer who sold the car, you can get another extra year of free service) can not be called manna from heaven, but such simple stinginess seems more honest than the supposedly generous five-year plan from Kia.

We decided:

Well, Astra (average score 4.3) is still one of the best in the golf class. She is among the leaders in terms of dynamics and safety, she has a comfortable and high-quality interior, and the level of comfort by the standards of democratic models is simply excellent. The main thing is that this car has no serious disadvantages, except for an uncomfortable “climate” unit, a small trunk and permanently rising prices. But, unlike the same "Focus", "Astra" can be bought almost on the day of contacting the dealer. And this is a huge plus in an era when queues a year ahead are perceived as almost the norm.

By the way, the briskly launched sales of "Sid" are also partly due to the presence of "live" cars at dealerships. But let's be fair - Kia really managed to create a very talented car. "Sid" (4.1) is perhaps the best passenger model, decorated with the Korean emblem. And not only in the "golf" class - in the overall standings. For the first time, we meet a Kia that has nothing to apologize for at all to the buyer. "Sid" demonstrates a high level in all disciplines - from plastic trim to passive safety. So, the Koreans coped with their task of making the car “no worse than Europeans and Japanese can”. That's just "cheaper" about him now and not much to say.

Of course, in comparison with Astra, you save from three hundred rubles to two thousand "green". True, in the latter case, the Opel will be noticeably more temperamental, and most importantly, truly European. "Sid" comes to showrooms with a sign "Made in Russia". How much would this Kia cost if it had not been assembled at Avtotor? Isn't it more expensive than the same "Astra"?

Both cars with excellent comfortable interior and quality latest design exterior. Cars are leaders in their class among similar hatchbacks.

These cars belong to the same segment - these are similar hatchbacks. They have approximately the same dimensions, as well as lighting. In today's review, we will analyze which car better fit for our conditions and roads.

The exterior of the Korean model looks harmonious and harmonious, there is no aggressiveness in it. In the model, expressive lanterns, a radiator grille in the form of a "tiger's mouth" and at the rear made more overhangs. Artists and designers did a good job and successfully built the car in such a way that it now has a good reputation among many motorists of all ages.

As for the Opel Astra, it was developed by high-class specialists, and therefore the exterior is quite attractive and is not inferior to the Kia Ceed. Both cars have excellent handling, fuel economy, aerodynamics and good safety.

Interior Kia Sid and Opel Astra

Interior decoration Korean interior is made of good materials. Dashboard made of plastic and door trim, the steering wheel is adjustable in 2 positions, there are 2 USB ports. The climate system menu is very simple, as is the management of the multimedia system. There is enough space inside, there is also enough space above the ceiling in the back row. There is enough space both in the shoulders and in the knees, the 3rd passenger will also be fine.

The German model is a little more comfortable front seat- in Korean it is stiffer and flatter, without good support from the side and lower back. The Opel Astra has excellent support both on the side and for the lower back, a large number of different adjustments.

The functionality includes - the structure of adaptive lighting, tracking markings and approaching objects. As for the steering wheel of the Korean, it has a key, by pressing which the steering wheel turns into a sports version.

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Start of sales in Russia

Sales of Kia Sid in our country began at the beginning of this year, sales of Opel Astra in our country also began at the very beginning of this 2016 year.

Complete set

• Classic - 1.4 liter engine. 100 l. forces, gasoline, gearbox - MT, front-wheel drive car, acceleration 12.7 s, speed - 183 km / h, consumption: 8.1 / 5.1 / 6.2
• Classic AC - 1.4 liter engine. 100 l. forces, gasoline, gearbox - MT, front-wheel drive car, acceleration 12.7 s, speed - 183 km / h, consumption: 8.1 / 5.1 / 6.2
• Comfort - 1.6 liter engine. 130 l. forces, gasoline, gearbox - MT, front-wheel drive car, acceleration 10.5 s, speed - 195 km / h, consumption: 8.6 / 5.1 / 6.4
• Motor 1.6 l. 130 l. forces, gasoline, gearbox - AT, front-wheel drive car, acceleration 11.5 s, speed - 192 km / h, consumption: 9.5 / 5.2 / 6.8
• Lux - 1.6 liter engine. 130 l. forces, gasoline, gearbox - AT, front-wheel drive car, acceleration 11.5 s, speed - 192 km / h, consumption: 9.5 / 5.2 / 6.8
• red line Comfort, Red Line Luxe - the same motor as in the Lux modification.
• Prestige and Premium - 1.6 liter engine. 135 l. forces, gasoline, gearbox - AMT, front-wheel drive car, acceleration 10.8 s, speed - 195 km / h, consumption: 8.5 / 5.3 / 6.8

Opel Astra:

• Selection - it includes 15 inches. wheel rims, front el. power windows, yaw stability structure, air conditioning, tire pressure control, 4 PB.
• Anjoy is a multimedia system with four speakers, an on-board computer, a cruise control system and a multifunction steering wheel.
• Dynamic - audio system with six speakers, leather multifunction steering wheel, center armrest between the front seats, fog lights, rain sensors, 17-inch. wheel disks.
• Innovation - high-quality and unique seat trim, Start-Stop structure, electronic handbrake, 2-zone climate system, automatic head lighting and a large number of active safety structures.

Dimensions

• Length Kia Ceed - 4 m 31 san. Opel Astra - 4 m 46.6 san.
• Width Kia Ceed - 1 m 78 san. Opel Astra - 1 m 84 san.
• Height Kia Ceed - 1 m 47 san. Opel Astra - 1 m 48.2 san.
• Base wheels Kia Ceed - 2 m 65 san. Opel Astra - 2 m 69.5 san.

Price of all packages

The cost of Kia Ceed starts from 785 thousand rubles, and reaches 1 million 215 thousand rubles. The cost of Opel Astra starts from 1 million 120 thousand rubles, and reaches 1 million 300 thousand rubles.

Engine Kia Ceed and Opel Astra

Kia Sid is equipped with two engines: 1.4 liter. and 1.6 l. with a capacity of 100 and 130 liters. forces. The gearbox is both "mechanics" and "automatic". Acceleration to a hundred from 10.5 to 12.7 seconds. The maximum speed is 195 km / h. Fuel consumption on the highway on average - 5.2 liters.

The Opel Astra engine range has 4 engines:

• Standard gasoline 3-cylinder engine 1 liter. with a capacity of 105 liters. forces, at 5500 rpm, the torque is 170 Newton per meter. This turbocharged engine direct injection fuel.
• The next one is a 4-cylinder "aspirated" 1.4 liter. 100 l. forces, at 6000 rpm and 130 Newton per meter already from 4400 rpm. 5-speed manual transmission.
• Further, 1.4 l. 4-cylinder turbo engine with direct fuel injection. Power is 125 and 150 hp. forces, both the first and the second - 230 Newton per meter.
• And the final 4-cylinder turbodiesel, the volume of which is 1.6 liters, and the power is 95 liters. forces, 110 l. forces and 136 hp. forces. Torque - 280, 300, 320 Newton per meter. Gearbox both mechanical and automatic 6-speed.

Trunk Kia Sid and Opel Astra

luggage compartment Korean holds 528 liters, with folded back row- 1642 l. The luggage compartment of the Opel Astra holds 500 liters, with the rear row folded down - 1550 liters.

Final conclusion

What happened in the conclusion? Cars are well equipped. The functionality of the interior has everything necessary devices. The price segment is in the order of things. Power plants have good power. And the choice, of course, is yours from the car you like.