Opel Astra 1998 vs Opel Astra 1999
| 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: | 82 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Opel Astra 1999 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra 1998 engine produces 19 HP less power than Opel Astra 1999, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Opel Astra 1999. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Astra 1998 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 1999, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra 1998 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra 1998 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 1999. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra 1999 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 440'000 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: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | |
| 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 1998 is 18 cm longer than the Opel Astra 1999, 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 1999. 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 1999, which means Opel Astra 1998 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`745 | no data | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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