Opel Astra 1998 1.6i-16V

Opel Astra 1998 1.6 petrol description

Hatchback Opel Astra 1998 1.6i-16V has been produced from April, 1998 to August, 2004. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 100 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 150 Nm (Newton metres) on 3600 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 240 up to 410 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Opel Astra 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.5 litres.

Opel Astra 1998 1.6i-16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and Aisin AW50-40LS automatic gearbox with 4 gears. With proper servicing, Aisin AW50-40LS gearbox has an average lifespan (mileage before needing serious repairs or rebuild) of 300,000 km. The most common problem with this gearbox is with the torque converter, which tends to become contaminated with wear products and fail if oil change intervals are not observed.
Opel Astra 1998 1.6i-16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 178 km/h.

Opel Astra 1998 1.6i-16V fuel consumption is 7.7 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (13 km/l), city fuel economy - 10.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 52 litres or 13.74 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 860 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Opel real everyday fuel consumption is 8 litres per 100 km, which is 4% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Opel Astra fuel consumption.

Opel Astra safety

During safety testing Opel Astra has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Opel Astra is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Opel Astra got one star.

With the same engine there is also Opel Astra version with manual gearbox (Opel Astra 1998 1.6i-16V MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.5 seconds faster (in 11.5 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 7.1 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 7.4 litres per 100 km.
Opel Astra 1998

Opel Astra 1998 1.6i-16V technical data

Model: Opel Astra 1.6i-16V
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1998. April ... 2004. August 
Engine: 1598 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 185 g/km
Power: 100 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 150 NM ON 3600 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 178 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.7 (combined) 10.6 (urban) 6.0 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8 l/100km (29.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 52 litres (13.7 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.11m (length) 1.71m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.1 meters
Ground clearance: 130 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 370 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1180 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1645 kg

Opel Astra 1998 1.6i-16V engine X16XEL

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 410,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1598 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 79 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 81.5 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Opel Astra 1998 1.6i-16V oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.5 litres (3.7 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6.6 litres (7 quarts)
Power 100 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 150 NM ON 3600 RPM
Start of production (year) 1994
Duration of production 6 years
Engine also used on Opel Vectra

All Opel Astra hatchback [1998 - 2004] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Opel Astra 1998 1.2 16V Jan 1998 — Dec 2000

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.2 Petrol 65 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Astra 2001 1.2i-16V Aug 2001 — Aug 2004 1.2 Petrol 75 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Astra 1998 1.4 Ecotec 16V Jan 1998 — Dec 2000 1.4 Petrol 90 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Astra 1998 1.4 Ecotec 16V Jan 1998 — Dec 2000 1.4 Petrol 90 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Astra 1998 1.6i Apr 1998 — Jul 2000 1.6 Petrol 75 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Astra 1998 1.6i Apr 1998 — Jul 2000 1.6 Petrol 75 HP 8.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Astra 2000 1.6i Jul 2000 — Aug 2004 1.6 Petrol 84 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Astra 2000 1.6i Jul 2000 — Aug 2004 1.6 Petrol 84 HP 8.2 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Astra 1998 1.6i-16V Apr 1998 — Aug 2004 1.6 Petrol 100 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Astra 1998 1.6i-16V Apr 1998 — Aug 2004 1.6 Petrol 100 HP 7.7 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Astra 1999 1.7 TD Jan 1999 — Nov 1999 1.7 Diesel 68 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Astra 1999 1.7 DTi Nov 1999 — Aug 2003

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.7 Diesel 75 HP 4.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Astra 2003 1.7 CDTi Aug 2003 — Aug 2004

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.7 Diesel 80 HP 4.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Astra 1998 1.8i-16V Apr 1998 — Jul 2000 1.8 Petrol 116 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Astra 1998 1.8i-16V Apr 1998 — Jul 2000 1.8 Petrol 116 HP 8.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Astra 2000 1.8i-16V Jul 2000 — Aug 2004 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Astra 2000 1.8i-16V Jul 2000 — Aug 2004 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 8.6 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Astra 1998 2.0i-16V Apr 1998 — Jul 2000 2.0 Petrol 136 HP 8.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Astra 1998 2.0i-16V Apr 1998 — Jul 2000 2.0 Petrol 136 HP 9.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Astra 1998 2.0 Di-16V Apr 1998 — Jul 2000 2.0 Diesel 82 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Astra 1998 2.0 Di-16V Apr 1998 — Aug 2002 2.0 Diesel 82 HP 6.7 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Astra 1999 2.0 DTi-16V Jul 1999 — Aug 2004 2.0 Diesel 101 HP 5.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Astra 2000 2.2i-16V Jul 2000 — Aug 2004

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.8 seconds

2.2 Petrol 147 HP 8.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Astra 2000 2.2i-16V Jul 2000 — Aug 2003

Most powerfull petrol version (147 HP)

2.2 Petrol 147 HP 8.5 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Astra 2002 2.2 DTi-16V Aug 2002 — Aug 2004

Most powerfull diesel version (125 HP)

2.2 Diesel 125 HP 6.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Astra 1998 reviews
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