Opel Astra 2006 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Opel Astra 2006 engine produces 30 HP more power than Opel Astra 2007, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Astra 2007. Despite the higher power, Opel Astra 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.1 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 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra 2006 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2007. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 470'000 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 2007 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Astra 2006 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: | 4.48 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`983 | 1`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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