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Opel Astra 1.4 Essentia

General information

ModelOpel Astra 1.4 Essentia
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating59.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1364 ccm (83.23 cubic inches)
Fuel mixed driving7.5 litres/100 km (31.36 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1364 ccm (83.23 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power90.00 PS (66 kW or 89 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque125.00 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke73.4 x 80.6 mm (2.9 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder16
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Top speed178.0 km/h (110.6 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)13.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0732 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4760 litres (1,258 gallons)
Cargo space350 litres (92 gallons)
Optional cargo space1300 litres (343 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering.
Turn circle11 m (440.9 inches)
Brake detailsABS
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1230 kg (2,711.7 pounds)
Max weight with load1230 kg (2,711.7 pounds)
Towing weight1000 kg (2,204.6 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
CO2 emissions186.9 g/km
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