Opel Astra 1999 vs Opel Astra 1999
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Opel Astra 1999 is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra 1999 engine produces 7 HP more power than Opel Astra 1999, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Opel Astra 1999. Thanks to more power Opel Astra 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra 1999 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra 1999 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 1999, which means that by driving the Opel Astra 1999 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra 1999 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 1999. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra 1999 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 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 1999 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra 1999 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Astra 1999 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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 1999, 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 | |
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Opel Astra 1999 has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra 1999 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 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 1999, which means Opel Astra 1999 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`665 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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