Opel Astra 2003 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra 1999 engine produces 5 HP less power than Opel Astra 2003, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Opel Astra 2003. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.9
4.6
Real fuel consumption:
5.2 l/100km
5.5 l/100km
The Opel Astra 1999 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Astra 1999 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2003, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra 1999 could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra 1999 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2003.
Fuel tank capacity:
52 litres
52 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1060 km in combined cycle
1130 km in combined cycle
1260 km on highway
1360 km on highway
1000 km with real consumption
940 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 1999 is 18 cm longer than the Opel Astra 2003, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Astra 1999 is 9 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
370 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1500 litres
1180 litres
Opel Astra 1999 has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra 1999 has 110 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra 2003. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra 1999 (by 320 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
10.1 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Astra 1999 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Opel Astra 2003, which means Opel Astra 1999 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
