Opel Astra 2008 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 15.4 seconds | |
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Opel Astra 2008 is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra 2008 engine produces 30 HP more power than Opel Astra 2004, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Opel Astra 2004. Thanks to more power Opel Astra 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra 2008 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2004, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra 2008 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra 2008 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2004. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra 2004 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
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 2008 and Opel Astra 2004 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1590 litres | 1590 litres | |
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Opel Astra 2004 has more luggage space. Opel Astra 2008 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra 2004. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra 2008 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra 2004. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 1`905 | |
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| Quality: | Opel Astra 2008 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra 2004 has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Opel Astra 2008, so Opel Astra 2008 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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