Opel Astra 2004 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Opel Astra 2007 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra 2004 engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Astra 2007, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Opel Astra 2007. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Astra 2004 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2007, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra 2004 could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra 2004 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2007. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva, Opel Signum | 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 2004 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. | |||
| Opel Astra 2004 1.8 engine: Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems. Opel Astra 2007 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Astra 2004 and Opel Astra 2007 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1590 litres | 1590 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra 2004 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Astra 2007. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | Opel Astra 2007 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra 2004 has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Opel Astra 2007, so Opel Astra 2007 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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