Opel Astra 2001 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Body: | Cabrio | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Opel Astra 2012 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra 2001 engine produces 55 HP less power than Opel Astra 2012, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Opel Astra 2012. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra 2001 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Astra 2001 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2012, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra 2001 could require 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra 2001 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2012. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva, Opel Signum | Used also on Opel Insignia | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Astra 2001 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 | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.54 m | |
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Opel Astra 2001 is smaller. Opel Astra 2001 is 43 cm shorter than the Opel Astra 2012, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra 2001 is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1550 litres | |
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Opel Astra 2012 has more luggage space. Opel Astra 2001 has 170 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra 2012. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra 2001 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Astra 2012, which means Opel Astra 2001 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`725 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Opel Astra 2012 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra 2001 has serious deffects in 500 percent more cases than Opel Astra 2012, so Opel Astra 2012 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 5600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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