Opel Calibra 1990 vs Opel Astra 1998
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Opel Calibra is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Opel Astra can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.5 (petrol) | 1.2 - 2.2 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 - 204 HP | 65 - 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 - 280 NM | 110 - 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 - 12 seconds | 8.8 - 17 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 - 11.2 | 4.6 - 9.3 | |
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Opel Calibra petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Opel Astra. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 130 - 160 mm (5.1 - 6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Calibra 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.42 m | |
| Opel Calibra is 38 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Calibra is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 1180 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Calibra has 70 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Opel Calibra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 200 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Calibra is 0.7 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Opel Calibra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`692 | ~ 1`661 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
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