Opel Astra 1998 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Opel Astra 1998 engine produces 34 HP less power than Opel Astra 2004, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Opel Astra 2004. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra 1998 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra 1998 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2004, which means that by driving the Opel Astra 1998 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra 1998 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2004. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra 2004 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Astra 2004 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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 1998 is smaller. Opel Astra 1998 is 14 cm shorter than the Opel Astra 2004, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra 1998 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | 1330 litres | |
| Opel Astra 1998 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 1998 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Astra 2004, which means Opel Astra 1998 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | 1`860 | |
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| Quality: | Opel Astra 2004 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra 1998 has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than Opel Astra 2004, so Opel Astra 2004 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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