Opel Astra 1999 vs Opel Astra 2003
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.5 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Opel Astra 2003 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra 1999 engine produces 12 HP less power than Opel Astra 2003, whereas torque is 38 NM less than Opel Astra 2003. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra 2003 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra 1999 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra 1999 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2003. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra 2003 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`665 | no data | |
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| 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 | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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