Opel Astra 2004 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Opel Astra 2004 is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra 2004 engine produces 30 HP more power than Opel Astra 2007, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Astra 2007. Thanks to more power Opel Astra 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra 2004 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra 2004 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2007. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 470'000 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 2007 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
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: | 540 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1590 litres | 1590 litres | |
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Opel Astra 2004 has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra 2004 has 40 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra 2007. | |||
| 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): | 1`975 | 1`975 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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