Opel Astra 2006 TwinTop 1.8

Opel Astra 2006 1.8 petrol description

Cabrio Opel Astra 2006 TwinTop 1.8 has been produced from June, 2006 to January, 2007. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 140 horsepower on 6300 rpm and torque 175 Nm (Newton metres) on 3800 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard.
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Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat  ...  This Opel Astra 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 GM Dexos2 and oil capacity is 5 litres.

Opel Astra 2006 TwinTop 1.8 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Opel Astra 2006 TwinTop 1.8 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 209 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Opel Astra 2006 TwinTop 1.8 fuel consumption is 7.7 litres per 100km (13 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10.3 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 52 litres or 13.74 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 820 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Opel real everyday fuel consumption is 8 litres per 100 km, which is 4% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Opel Astra fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Opel Astra version with automatic gearbox (Opel Astra 2006 TwinTop 1.8 AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.3 seconds later (in 12.7 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 8.1 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 8.8 litres per 100 km.
Opel Astra 1.8 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Opel Astra 2006

Opel Astra 2006 TwinTop 1.8 technical data

Model: Opel Astra TwinTop 1.8
Body style: Cabrio
Production period: 2006. June ... 2007. January 
Engine: 1796 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 185 g/km
Power: 140 HP ON 6300 RPM Torque: 175 NM ON 3800 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 209 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.4 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.7 (combined) 10.3 (urban) 6.2 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8 l/100km (29.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 52 litres (13.7 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.48m (length) 1.83m (width) 1.41m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters
Ground clearance: 122 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 4 seats
Trunk capacity: 205 litres
Trunk max capacity: 440 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1870 kg

Opel Astra 2006 TwinTop 1.8 engine Z18XER

Engine reliability and common problems:

Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator.
Engine displacement 1796 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 80.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 88.2 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

More service info
Timing belt change interval 120,000 km
Fuel system Injection
Opel Astra 2006 TwinTop 1.8 oil type 5W-30 GM Dexos2
Oil capacity 5 litres (5.3 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 6.3 litres (6.7 quarts)
Power 140 HP ON 6300 RPM
Torque 175 NM ON 3800 RPM
Start of production (year) 2005
Duration of production 5 years
Engine also used on Opel Zafira Opel Vectra Opel Signum

All Opel Astra cabrio [2006 - 2007] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Opel Astra 2006 TwinTop 1.6

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 105 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Astra 2006 TwinTop 1.8 1.8 Petrol 140 HP 7.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Astra 2006 TwinTop 1.8 Aug 2006 — Jan 2007

Only version with automatic transmission

1.8 Petrol 140 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Astra 2006 TwinTop 1.9 CDTi 1.9 Diesel 150 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (6)
Opel Astra 2006 TwinTop 2.0 T 2.0 Petrol 170 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (6)
Opel Astra 2006 TwinTop 2.0 T

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds

2.0 Petrol 200 HP 9.5 l/100km Manual (6)
Opel Astra 2006 reviews
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