Opel Astra 2006 TwinTop 1.8
Opel Astra 2006 1.8 petrol description
Cabrio Opel Astra 2006 TwinTop 1.8 has been produced from June, 2006 to January, 2007. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 140 horsepower on 6300 rpm and torque 175 Nm (Newton metres) on 3800 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, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard.
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Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat ...
This Opel Astra 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 GM Dexos2 and oil capacity is 5 litres.
Opel Astra 2006 TwinTop 1.8 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Opel Astra 2006 TwinTop 1.8 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 209 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Opel Astra 2006 TwinTop 1.8 fuel consumption is 7.7 litres per 100km (13 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10.3 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.2 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 820 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 2006 TwinTop 1.8 technical data
Model: | Opel Astra TwinTop 1.8 | ||
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Body style: | Cabrio | ||
Production period: | 2006. June ... 2007. January | ||
Engine: | 1796 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 185 g/km |
Power: | 140 HP ON 6300 RPM | Torque: | 175 NM ON 3800 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 209 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 (combined) 10.3 (urban) 6.2 (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: | 4.48m (length) 1.83m (width) 1.41m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | ||
Ground clearance: | 122 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
Seats: | 4 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 440 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1870 kg |
Opel Astra 2006 TwinTop 1.8 engine Z18XER
Engine reliability and common problems:
Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator.Engine displacement | 1796 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 80.5 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 88.2 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. More service info |
Timing belt change interval | 120,000 km |
Fuel system | Injection |
Opel Astra 2006 TwinTop 1.8 oil type | 5W-30 GM Dexos2 |
Oil capacity | 5 litres (5.3 quarts) More service info |
Coolant capacity | 6.3 litres (6.7 quarts) |
Power | 140 HP ON 6300 RPM |
Torque | 175 NM ON 3800 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 2005 |
Duration of production | 5 years |
Engine also used on | Opel Zafira Opel Vectra Opel Signum |
All Opel Astra cabrio [2006 - 2007] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Opel Astra 2006 TwinTop 1.6
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.6 Petrol | 105 HP | 7.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Opel Astra 2006 TwinTop 1.8 | 1.8 Petrol | 140 HP | 7.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Opel Astra 2006 TwinTop 1.8
Aug 2006 — Jan 2007 Only version with automatic transmission |
1.8 Petrol | 140 HP | 8.1 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Opel Astra 2006 TwinTop 1.9 CDTi | 1.9 Diesel | 150 HP | 6.1 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Opel Astra 2006 TwinTop 2.0 T | 2.0 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.2 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Opel Astra 2006 TwinTop 2.0 T
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds |
2.0 Petrol | 200 HP | 9.5 l/100km | Manual (6) |