Opel Calibra 1992 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Opel Calibra engine produces 14 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Opel Astra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 52 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 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. Note, however, that this Opel Calibra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Opel Calibra 1992 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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 | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Calibra is 1.4 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): | no data | 1`725 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
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