Opel Astra 1998 vs VAZ 2104 1984
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 101 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 30 HP more power than VAZ 2104, whereas torque is 49 NM more than VAZ 2104. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 42 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Astra) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (VAZ 2104) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.62 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.44 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger. Opel Astra is 18 cm longer than the VAZ 2104, 9 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 345 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | no data | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 135 litres more trunk space than the VAZ 2104. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`625 | 1`475 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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