Opel Astra 1999 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Opel Astra 1999 is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra 1999 engine produces 19 HP more power than Opel Astra 1998, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Opel Astra 1998. Thanks to more power Opel Astra 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Astra 1999 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 1998, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra 1999 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra 1999 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 1998. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 480'000 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 1998 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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 1998, 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 1998. 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 1998, which means Opel Astra 1999 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`745 | |
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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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