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Opel Astra GTC 1.6

General information

ModelOpel Astra GTC 1.6
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating67.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving8.8 litres/100 km (26.88 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving6.8 litres/100 km (34.85 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.6 litres/100 km (42.38 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power105.40 PS (78 kW or 104 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
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)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed187.0 km/h (116.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)12.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0853 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4760 litres (1,258 gallons)
Cargo space380 litres (100 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (425.2 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 280 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 240 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1235 kg (2,722.7 pounds)
Overall length4300 mm (169.3 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Wheelbase2700 mm (106.3 inches)
Fuel capacity52.0 litres (13.74 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Service interval30,000 km
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