Opel Astra 2002 is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra 2002 engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Astra 1998, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Opel Astra 2002 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.2
6.1
Real fuel consumption:
6.5 l/100km
6.7 l/100km
By specification Opel Astra 2002 consumes 0.1 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 2002 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra 2002 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 1998.
Fuel tank capacity:
52 litres
52 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
830 km in combined cycle
850 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway
1040 km on highway
800 km with real consumption
770 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.29 m
4.11 m
Width:
1.71 m
1.71 m
Height:
1.51 m
1.42 m
Opel Astra 2002 is 18 cm longer than the Opel Astra 1998, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Astra 2002 is 9 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
370 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1500 litres
1180 litres
Opel Astra 2002 has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra 2002 has 110 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra 1998. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra 2002 (by 320 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
10.8 meters
Gross weight (kg):
1`660
1`515
Safety:
Quality:
Opel Astra 2002 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra 1998 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Opel Astra 2002, so Opel Astra 2002 quality is probably significantly better