Opel Astra 2000 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 138 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Opel Astra 2000 is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra 2000 engine produces 9 HP more power than Opel Astra 1998, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Opel Astra 1998. Thanks to more power Opel Astra 2000 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Astra 2000 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 2000 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra 2000 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 1998. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Meriva | Used also on Opel Vectra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.42 m | |
| Opel Astra 2000 is 18 cm longer than the Opel Astra 1998, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Astra 2000 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1180 litres | |
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Opel Astra 2000 has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra 2000 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 2000 (by 320 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra 2000 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Opel Astra 1998, which means Opel Astra 2000 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`710 | 1`605 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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