Opel Astra 2000 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 138 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Opel Astra 1998 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra 2000 engine produces 16 HP less power than Opel Astra 1998, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Opel Astra 1998. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra 2000 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra 1998 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra 2000 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra 2000 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: | 610 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra 1998 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 380'000 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 2000 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 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`730 | 1`645 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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