Opel Astra 2002 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Body: | Cabrio | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Opel Astra 2002 is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra 2002 engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Astra 2012, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Opel Astra 2012. Thanks to more power Opel Astra 2002 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra 2002 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2012, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra 2002 could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra 2002 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2012. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra 2012 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Zafira | Used also on Opel Insignia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Astra 2002 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: | 4.27 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.54 m | |
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Opel Astra 2002 is smaller. Opel Astra 2002 is 43 cm shorter than the Opel Astra 2012, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra 2002 is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1550 litres | |
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Opel Astra 2012 has more luggage space. Opel Astra 2002 has 170 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra 2012. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra 2002 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Astra 2012, which means Opel Astra 2002 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Opel Astra 2012 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra 2002 has serious deffects in 500 percent more cases than Opel Astra 2012, so Opel Astra 2012 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 5600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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