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Opel Astra 1.8 Sport

General information

ModelOpel Astra 1.8 Sport
Year2009
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating58.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1795 ccm (109.53 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving7.3 litres/100 km (32.22 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1795 ccm (109.53 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power140.00 PS (103 kW or 138 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque175.00 Nm (17.8 kgf-m or 129.1 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
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed208.0 km/h (129.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1095 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4760 litres (1,258 gallons)
Cargo space380 litres (100 gallons)
Optional cargo space3801300 litres (1,004,306 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted.
Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1278 kg (2,817.5 pounds)
Max weight with load1278 kg (2,817.5 pounds)
Towing weight1300 kg (2,866.0 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 emissions125.0 g/km
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