Opel Astra 1998 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Opel Astra 2004 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra 1998 engine produces 38 HP less power than Opel Astra 2004, whereas torque is 95 NM less than Opel Astra 2004. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
| By specification Opel Astra 1998 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2004, which means that by driving the Opel Astra 1998 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, 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 2004 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Astra 1998 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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 1998 is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Astra 1998 is 23 cm shorter than the Opel Astra 2004, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra 1998 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1590 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra 1998 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Opel Astra 2004. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`745 | no data | |
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| Quality: | Opel Astra 2004 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra 1998 has serious deffects in 130 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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