Opel Astra 2004 vs Opel Astra 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Opel Astra 2004 is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra 2004 engine produces 49 HP more power than Opel Astra 1999, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Opel Astra 1999. Thanks to more power Opel Astra 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra 1999 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra 2004 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 1999, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra 2004 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra 2004 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 1999. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra 2004 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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Opel Astra 2004 is larger. Opel Astra 2004 is 14 cm longer than the Opel Astra 1999, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra 2004 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | 1180 litres | |
| Opel Astra 2004 has 10 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra 1999. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra 2004 (by 150 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra 2004 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Opel Astra 1999, which means Opel Astra 2004 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`885 | no data | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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