Opel Astra 1998 vs Opel Astra 2000
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Opel Astra 2000 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra 1998 engine produces 9 HP less power than Opel Astra 2000, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Astra 1998 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2000, which means that by driving the Opel Astra 1998 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra 1998 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2000. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra 2000 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.42 m | |
| Opel Astra 1998 is 18 cm longer than the Opel Astra 2000, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Astra 1998 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 1998 has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra 1998 has 110 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra 2000. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra 1998 (by 320 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra 1998 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Opel Astra 2000, which means Opel Astra 1998 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | 1`685 | |
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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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