Alfa Romeo Spider 2003 vs Opel Astra 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 181 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 14.1 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Spider engine produces 45 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 31 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.0 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Spider could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 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: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 166, Alfa Romeo 147 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo Spider might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Alfa Romeo Spider 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: | 4.30 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.41 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is smaller. Alfa Romeo Spider is 18 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 147 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo Spider has 58 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`680 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 3000 | |
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