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Opel Astra 1.8

General information

ModelOpel Astra 1.8
Year2003
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating58.1 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
Fuel city driving10.5 litres/100 km (22.40 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving7.8 litres/100 km (30.16 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.2 litres/100 km (37.94 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power124.70 PS (92 kW or 123 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque173.00 Nm (17.6 kgf-m or 127.6 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
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed198.0 km/h (123.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1118 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4690 litres (1,239 gallons)
Optional cargo space1410 litres (373 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringOptional traction control. Optional Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (433.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 280 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 264 mm
Brake detailsABS ABS ABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1115 kg (2,458.2 pounds)
Max weight with load1830 kg (4,034.5 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4260 mm (167.7 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2640 mm (103.9 inches)
Fuel capacity53.0 litres (14.00 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions187.0 g/km
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