Opel Astra 2003 is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra 2003 engine produces 12 HP more power than Opel Astra 1999, whereas torque is 38 NM more than Opel Astra 1999. Thanks to more power Opel Astra 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.8
5.9
Real fuel consumption:
5.5 l/100km
6.0 l/100km
The Opel Astra 2003 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra 2003 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 1999, which means that by driving the Opel Astra 2003 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra 2003 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 1999.
Fuel tank capacity:
52 litres
52 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1080 km in combined cycle
880 km in combined cycle
1300 km on highway
1060 km on highway
940 km with real consumption
860 km with real consumption
Opel Astra 2003 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.29 m
4.11 m
Width:
1.71 m
1.71 m
Height:
1.51 m
1.42 m
Opel Astra 2003 is 18 cm longer than the Opel Astra 1999, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Astra 2003 is 9 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
370 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1500 litres
1180 litres
Opel Astra 2003 has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra 2003 has 110 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra 1999. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra 2003 (by 320 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
10.1 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Astra 2003 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Opel Astra 1999, which means Opel Astra 2003 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
no data
1`665
Safety:
Quality:
Opel Astra 2003 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra 1999 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Opel Astra 2003, so Opel Astra 2003 quality is probably significantly better
