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Opel Astra 1.6 Essentia

General information

ModelOpel Astra 1.6 Essentia
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1589 ccm (96.96 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving6.6 litres/100 km (35.64 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1589 ccm (96.96 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power105.00 PS (77 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 stroke79.1 x 81.5 mm (3.1 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder16
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)12.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0830 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4760 litres (1,258 gallons)
Cargo space380 litres (100 gallons)
Optional cargo space1300 litres (343 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3
Climate controlAir condition.

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering.
Turn circle11 m (433.1 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsABS
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1265 kg (2,788.8 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)
Wheelbase2620 mm (103.1 inches)
Fuel capacity52.0 litres (13.74 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions125.0 g/km
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