Opel Astra 2007 vs Opel Astra 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 14.1 seconds | |
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Opel Astra 2007 is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra 2007 engine produces 75 HP more power than Opel Astra 2006, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Opel Astra 2006. Thanks to more power Opel Astra 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra 2006 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra 2007 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2006, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra 2007 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra 2007 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2006. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra 2006 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 122 mm (4.8 inches) | 122 mm (4.8 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Insignia | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra 2006 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Opel Astra 2007 and Opel Astra 2006 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
440 litres | 440 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra 2007 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Astra 2006. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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