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Opel Astra 1.4 Essentia

General information

ModelOpel Astra 1.4 Essentia
Year2009
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating63.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1384 ccm (84.45 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving6.3 litres/100 km (37.34 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1384 ccm (84.45 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power90.00 PS (66 kW or 89 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque125.00 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Fuel systemSequential port fuel injection (SFI/SEFI)
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed175.0 km/h (108.7 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)13.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0732 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4610 litres (1,218 gallons)
Cargo space350 litres (92 gallons)
Optional cargo space1300 litres (343 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3
Climate controlAir condition.

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted.
Turn circle11 m (425.2 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution

Dimensions and weight

Weight1230 kg (2,711.7 pounds)
Max weight with load1230 kg (2,711.7 pounds)
Towing weight1000 kg (2,204.6 pounds)
Overall length4260 mm (167.7 inches)
Overall width2040 mm (80.3 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2620 mm (103.1 inches)
Fuel capacity52.0 litres (13.74 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR15730
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions125.0 g/km
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