Opel Astra 1999 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| 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 | 15.4 seconds | |
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Opel Astra 2004 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra 1999 engine produces 12 HP less power than Opel Astra 2004, whereas torque is 38 NM less than Opel Astra 2004. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra 1999 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2004, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra 1999 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra 1999 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2004. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra 2004 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.50 m | |
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Opel Astra 1999 is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Astra 1999 is 23 cm shorter than the Opel Astra 2004, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra 1999 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1590 litres | |
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Opel Astra 2004 has more luggage space. Opel Astra 1999 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra 2004. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra 2004 (by 90 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra 1999 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Opel Astra 2004. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`665 | 1`905 | |
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| Quality: | Opel Astra 2004 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra 1999 has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Opel Astra 2004, so Opel Astra 2004 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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