Opel Astra 2001 Cabrio 2.2i-16V

Opel Astra 2001 2.2 petrol description

Cabrio Opel Astra 2001 Cabrio 2.2i-16V has been produced from December, 2001 to April, 2006. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.2 litres, which produces power of 147 horsepower on 5800 rpm and torque 203 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 240 000 and 400 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Opel Astra 2.2 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5 litres.

Opel Astra 2001 Cabrio 2.2i-16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Opel Astra 2001 Cabrio 2.2i-16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 216 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Opel Astra 2001 Cabrio 2.2i-16V fuel consumption is 8.2 litres per 100km (12.2 km/l), city fuel economy - 11.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 52 litres or 13.74 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 840 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Opel real everyday fuel consumption is 8.6 litres per 100 km, which is 5% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Opel Astra fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Opel Astra version with automatic gearbox (Opel Astra 2001 Cabrio 2.2i-16V AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.5 seconds later (in 11 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 8.7 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 8.9 litres per 100 km.
Opel Astra 2001

Opel Astra 2001 Cabrio 2.2i-16V technical data

Model: Opel Astra Cabrio 2.2i-16V
Body style: Cabrio
Production period: 2001. December ... 2006. April 
Engine: 2198 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 197 g/km
Power: 147 HP ON 5800 RPM Torque: 203 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 216 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.2 (combined) 11.8 (urban) 6.1 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.6 l/100km (27.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 52 litres (13.7 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.27m (length) 1.71m (width) 1.39m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Seats: 4 seats
Trunk capacity: 330 litres
Gross weight: 1765 kg

Opel Astra 2001 Cabrio 2.2i-16V engine Z22SE

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 400,000 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 2198 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 86 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 94.6 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Opel Astra 2001 Cabrio 2.2i-16V oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5 litres (5.3 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6.8 litres (7.2 quarts)
Power 147 HP ON 5800 RPM
Torque 203 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2000
Duration of production 5 years
Engine also used on Opel Zafira Opel Vectra

All Opel Astra cabrio [2001 - 2006] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Opel Astra 2001 Cabrio 1.6i-16V Dec 2001 — Apr 2003 1.6 Petrol 101 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Astra 2003 Cabrio 1.6i-16V Apr 2003 — Apr 2006

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 103 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Astra 2001 Cabrio 1.8i-16V 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 7.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Astra 2002 2.0 Cabrio Turbo Aug 2002 — Apr 2006

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8 seconds

2.0 Petrol 190 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Astra 2001 Cabrio 2.2i-16V 2.2 Petrol 147 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Astra 2001 Cabrio 2.2i-16V

Only version with automatic transmission

2.2 Petrol 147 HP 8.7 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Astra 2002 Cabrio 2.2 DTi-16V Aug 2002 — Apr 2006 2.2 Diesel 125 HP 6.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Astra 2001 reviews
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