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Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

General information

ModelOpel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Year2007
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating68.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving8.6 litres/100 km (27.35 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving7.7 litres/100 km (30.55 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.4 litres/100 km (43.56 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power180.00 PS (132 kW or 178 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque230.00 Nm (23.5 kgf-m or 169.6 ft.lbs) at 1950 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke86.0 x 82.0 mm (3.4 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed221.0 km/h (137.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1300 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4750 litres (1,255 gallons)
Cargo space302 litres (80 gallons)
Optional cargo space1032 litres (273 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (425.2 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1385 kg (3,053.4 pounds)
Max weight with load1860 kg (4,100.6 pounds)
Towing weight1500 kg (3,306.9 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 EUR25115
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions158.0 g/km
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