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Opel Astra 1.8

General information

ModelOpel Astra 1.8
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating62 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving7.8 litres/100 km (30.16 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Optional side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power122.7 PS (90 kW or 121 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque170.00 Nm (17.3 kgf-m or 125.4 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke80.5 x 88.2 mm (3.2 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed210.0 km/h (130.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0976 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4760 litres (1,258 gallons)
Cargo space480 litres (127 gallons)
Optional cargo space1150 litres (304 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (440.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1260 kg (2,777.8 pounds)
Max weight with load1605 kg (3,538.4 pounds)
Towing weight1400 kg (3,086.5 pounds)
Overall length4260 mm (167.7 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2620 mm (103.1 inches)
Fuel capacity52.0 litres (13.74 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR20415
Service interval30,000 km
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