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Opel Astra 1.6 Twinport

General information

ModelOpel Astra 1.6 Twinport
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating70 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars
Rating75.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1597 ccm (97.45 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving6.6 litres/100 km (35.64 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1597 ccm (97.45 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power105.00 PS (77 kW or 104 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque150.00 Nm (15.3 kgf-m or 110.6 ft.lbs) at 3900 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke79.0 x 81.5 mm (3.1 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Top speed185.0 km/h (115.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)12.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0868 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4760 litres (1,258 gallons)
Cargo space350 litres (92 gallons)
Optional cargo space1180 litres (312 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (448.8 inches)
Brake detailsABS ABS ABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1210 kg (2,667.6 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)
Wheelbase2640 mm (103.9 inches)
Fuel capacity52.0 litres (13.74 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR16520
Service interval30,000 km
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