Opel Astra 2001 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Opel Astra 2001 engine produces 9 HP more power than Opel Astra 1998, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Opel Astra 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
| By specification Opel Astra 2001 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 1998, which means that by driving the Opel Astra 2001 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, 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 2001 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Opel Astra 2001 1.8 engine: Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems. Opel Astra 1998 1.8 engine: One of the most common issues with this engine is the failure of the ECU, which causes the car to stall, have difficulty starting, experience unstable idle, and display error codes. Resolving this issue often ... More about Opel Astra 1998 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| Opel Astra 2001 is 16 cm longer than the Opel Astra 1998, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Astra 2001 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Opel Astra 1998 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Astra 2001 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra 1998. This could mean that the Opel Astra 2001 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 2001 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Opel Astra 1998, which means Opel Astra 2001 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`725 | 1`665 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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