Opel Astra 2008 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Opel Astra 2008 is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra 2008 engine produces 24 HP more power than Opel Astra 2007, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Astra 2007. Thanks to more power Opel Astra 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra 2008 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 2008 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra 2008 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2007. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 850 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 560'000 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: | 3 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra 2007 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
| Opel Astra 2008 is 27 cm longer than the Opel Astra 2007, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Astra 2008 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1590 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra 2008 has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra 2008 has 120 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra 2007. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra 2008 (by 260 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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