Opel Astra 2003 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Opel Astra 2003 is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra 2003 engine produces 28 HP more power than Opel Astra 1998, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Opel Astra 1998. Thanks to more power Opel Astra 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra 2003 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra 2003 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 1998, which means that by driving the Opel Astra 2003 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra 2003 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 1998. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra 2003 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 1998 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | Used also on Opel Vectra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra 2003 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Astra 1998 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: | 4.27 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| Opel Astra 2003 is 16 cm longer than the Opel Astra 1998, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Astra 2003 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1180 litres | |
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Opel Astra 1998 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Astra 2003 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra 1998. This could mean that the Opel Astra 2003 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra 2003 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Opel Astra 1998, which means Opel Astra 2003 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`695 | 1`605 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Opel Astra 2003 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra 1998 has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than Opel Astra 2003, so Opel Astra 2003 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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