Opel Astra 2000 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Opel Astra 2000 engine produces 23 HP less power than Opel Astra 2004, whereas torque is 47 NM less than Opel Astra 2004. Despite less power, Opel Astra 2000 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra 2000 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra 2000 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2004, which means that by driving the Opel Astra 2000 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra 2000 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2004. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra 2000 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 2000 is smaller. Opel Astra 2000 is 14 cm shorter than the Opel Astra 2004, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra 2000 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | 1330 litres | |
| Opel Astra 2000 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 2000 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Astra 2004, which means Opel Astra 2000 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`860 | |
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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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