Opel Astra 2007 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Opel Astra 2007 is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra 2007 engine produces 15 HP more power than Opel Astra 2004, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Opel Astra 2004. Thanks to more power Opel Astra 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra 2007 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2004, which means that by driving the Opel Astra 2007 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra 2007 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2004. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra 2007 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva, 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: | no | yes | |
| 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 2007 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator. Opel Astra 2004 1.8 engine: Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems. | |||
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 2007 and Opel Astra 2004 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1590 litres | 1590 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra 2007 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra 2004. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | no data | |
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| 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 (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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