Opel Astra 2004 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Opel Astra 2004 engine produces 34 HP more power than Opel Astra 1998, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Opel Astra 1998. Thanks to more power Opel Astra 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra 1998 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra 2004 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 1998, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra 2004 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra 2004 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 1998. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra 1998 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra 2004 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 Astra 2004 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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 1998, 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 1998. 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 1998, which means Opel Astra 2004 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`685 | |
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| Quality: | Opel Astra 2004 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra 1998 has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than Opel Astra 2004, so Opel Astra 2004 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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