Opel Astra 2002 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra 2002 is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra 2002 engine produces 64 HP more power than Opel Astra 1998, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Opel Astra 1998. Thanks to more power Opel Astra 2002 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra 1998 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra 2002 consumes 0.5 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 2002 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra 2002 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 1998. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra 1998 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Vectra, Opel Omega, Opel Calibra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra 1998 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 2002 is 18 cm longer than the Opel Astra 1998, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Astra 2002 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 2002 has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra 2002 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 2002 (by 320 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra 2002 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Opel Astra 1998, which means Opel Astra 2002 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`685 | |
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| Quality: | Opel Astra 2002 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra 1998 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Opel Astra 2002, so Opel Astra 2002 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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