Opel Astra 1999 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra 2004 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra 1999 engine produces 49 HP less power than Opel Astra 2004, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Opel Astra 2004. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra 1999 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra 1999 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2004, which means that by driving the Opel Astra 1999 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra 1999 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2004. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra 2004 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.11 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Astra 1999 is smaller. Opel Astra 1999 is 14 cm shorter than the Opel Astra 2004, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra 1999 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | 1330 litres | |
| Opel Astra 1999 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra 2004. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra 2004 (by 150 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra 1999 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Astra 2004, which means Opel Astra 1999 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`885 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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