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Opel Astra 1.7 CDTi

General information

ModelOpel Astra 1.7 CDTi
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating67.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1686 ccm (102.88 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving5.0 litres/100 km (47.04 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1686 ccm (102.88 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power100.00 PS (74 kW or 99 HP) at 4400 Rev. per min.
Max torque240.00 Nm (24.5 kgf-m or 177.0 ft.lbs) at 2300 Rev. per min.
Compression18.4:1
Bore x stroke79.1 x 86.0 mm (3.1 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
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 ratio0.0733 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4760 litres (1,258 gallons)
Cargo space350 litres (92 gallons)
Optional cargo space1300 litres (343 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1365 kg (3,009.3 pounds)
Max weight with load1840 kg (4,056.5 pounds)
Towing weight1400 kg (3,086.5 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
Aprox price as new EUR18675
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions187.0 g/km
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