Opel Calibra 1992 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Opel Calibra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Calibra engine produces 68 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Opel Calibra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Calibra consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Calibra could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Calibra consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Calibra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Vectra, Opel Omega, Opel Calibra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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): | 1`705 | 1`685 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
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