Opel Astra 2006 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Opel Astra 2006 and Opel Astra 2007 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Opel Astra 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra 2006 consumes 0.6 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 2006 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 650 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: | 122 mm (4.8 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra 2007 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Astra 2007 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Astra 2006 is larger, but lower. Opel Astra 2006 is 23 cm longer than the Opel Astra 2007, 8 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra 2006 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
440 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra 2007 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Astra 2006 has 175 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra 2007. This could mean that the Opel Astra 2006 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra 2007 (by 890 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra 2006 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Astra 2007. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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