Opel Astra 1998 vs Peugeot 206 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 15.9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 15 HP more power than Peugeot 206, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Peugeot 206. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.9 | |
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The Peugeot 206 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 206 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Corsa | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Citroen Berlingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 206 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Astra engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.11 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger, but slightly lower. Opel Astra is 29 cm longer than the Peugeot 206, 6 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | 1130 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 125 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 206. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.9 metres more than that of the Peugeot 206, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`630 | 1`450 | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 206 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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