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Opel Astra 1.6 Sport

General information

ModelOpel Astra 1.6 Sport
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating62 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1596 ccm (97.39 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving6.6 litres/100 km (35.64 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1596 ccm (97.39 cubic inches)
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)
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed185.0 km/h (115.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)12.3 seconds

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4610 litres (1,218 gallons)
Cargo space350 litres (92 gallons)
Optional cargo space1270 litres (336 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (440.9 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system

Dimensions and weight

Weight1230 kg (2,711.7 pounds)
Max weight with load1740 kg (3,836.0 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4260 mm (167.7 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1700 mm (66.9 inches)
Wheelbase2620 mm (103.1 inches)
Fuel capacity52.0 litres (13.74 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions125.0 g/km
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