Opel Calibra 1990 vs Opel Astra 1998
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Opel Calibra is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Opel Astra can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.5 (petrol) | 1.2 - 2.2 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Opel Astra is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 - 204 HP | 65 - 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 - 280 NM | 110 - 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 - 12 seconds | 8.8 - 17 seconds | |
| In general, Opel Calibra are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Opel Astra. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 - 11.2 | 4.6 - 9.3 | |
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Opel Calibra petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Opel Astra. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 130 - 160 mm (5.1 - 6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Calibra 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.42 m | |
| Opel Calibra is 38 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Calibra is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
980 litres | 1180 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Opel Calibra 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 (by 200 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Calibra is 0.7 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Opel Calibra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`692 kg | ~ 1`661 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`271 kg | ~ 1`146 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 421 kg | ~ 515 kg | |
| Opel Calibra load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 procentiem less than Opel Astra. Therefore, Opel Astra is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1000 | |
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