OPEL Astra · 2.2i-16V Comfort · Hatchback · 2000 ‐ 2001

In 2000 Opel began manufacture of autos model Astra, modification of 2.2i-16V Comfort and closed it in 2001. This automobile has three doors, the body chassis is shaped like a hatchback, weight 1.2 tons and length 4.1 meters, that can seat 5 person total.

«Astra 2.2i-16V Comfort» is a front-wheel drive auto with a 4-speed automatic gearbox. 4-cylinders petrol motor with «multipoint injection system» can generate power 147 horsepower at 5800 rmp, which allows you to speed up the car in 10 s to 100 km/h and get ceiling speed of 208 km/h.

Fuel tank capacity of this auto is 52 l of petrol, therefore when normal fuel rate is 8.5 liters per 100 km (6.6 l on the suburban, 11.7 l in the city), what allows drive nearly 612 kilometers unrefuelled.

The front wheels of this automobile have ventilated disks, 280 mm brakes and fixed to the body chassis using suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Rear wheels have disks, 264 mm brakes and fixed to the body chassis through suspension type «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Tires have the next size - 195/60HR15.

In conformity with the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Opel Astra got the lot quantity of stars - four, which means that it is a well safe vehicle. In addition to active safety features (Traction control, ABS), it is also equipped with passive safety systems (passenger, driver airbags).