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Opel Astra 1.6

General information

ModelOpel Astra 1.6
Year2003
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating59 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1596 ccm (97.39 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving8.5 litres/100 km (27.67 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving6.6 litres/100 km (35.64 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.5 litres/100 km (42.77 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1596 ccm (97.39 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power75.00 PS (55 kW or 74 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Max torque130.00 Nm (13.3 kgf-m or 95.9 ft.lbs) at 2800 Rev. per min.
Compression9.6:1
Bore x stroke85.0 x 69.8 mm (3.3 x 2.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed170.0 km/h (105.6 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)14.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0682 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4610 litres (1,218 gallons)
Optional cargo space1410 litres (373 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Brake detailsABS ABS Antiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1100 kg (2,425.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1835 kg (4,045.5 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4260 mm (167.7 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase2640 mm (103.9 inches)
Fuel capacity52.0 litres (13.74 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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