Opel Astra 1998 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Opel Astra 2004 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra 1998 engine produces 30 HP less power than Opel Astra 2004, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Opel Astra 2004. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra 1998 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2004, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra 1998 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra 2004 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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 1998 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Vectra | 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. Opel Astra 2004 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Astra 1998 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: | 4.11 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Astra 1998 is smaller. Opel Astra 1998 is 14 cm shorter than the Opel Astra 2004, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra 1998 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | 1330 litres | |
| Opel Astra 1998 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra 2004. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra 2004 (by 150 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra 1998 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Astra 2004, which means Opel Astra 1998 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`605 | 1`740 | |
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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 (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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