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Opel Astra GTC 1.8

General information

ModelOpel Astra GTC 1.8
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating67.8 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 city driving11.3 litres/100 km (20.82 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving7.7 litres/100 km (30.55 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.2 litres/100 km (37.94 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power125.7 PS (92 kW or 124 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)
Lubrication systemWet sump

Speed and acceleration

Top speed200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0986 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4610 litres (1,218 gallons)
Cargo space302 litres (80 gallons)
Optional cargo space1032 litres (273 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (425.2 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1278 kg (2,817.5 pounds)
Max weight with load1870 kg (4,122.6 pounds)
Towing weight1300 kg (2,866.0 pounds)
Overall length4300 mm (169.3 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Wheelbase2620 mm (103.1 inches)
Fuel capacity52.0 litres (13.74 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR17540
CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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