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Opel Astra 1.8 Caravan

General information

ModelOpel Astra 1.8 Caravan
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating63.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1794 ccm (109.47 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving7.8 litres/100 km (30.16 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1794 ccm (109.47 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power125.00 PS (92 kW or 123 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
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Top speed198.0 km/h (123.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0943 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4750 litres (1,255 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)
Optional cargo space1590 litres (420 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1325 kg (2,921.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1850 kg (4,078.6 pounds)
Towing weight1300 kg (2,866.0 pounds)
Overall length4520 mm (178.0 inches)
Overall width1800 mm (70.9 inches)
Overall height1510 mm (59.4 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity52.0 litres (13.74 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR18335
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions187.0 g/km
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