OPEL Astra · 2.0 Di-16V GL · Hatchback · 1998 ‐ 2002

Production version 2.0 Di-16V GL of auto models Astra was launched in 1998 by Opel, and lasted until 2002. In this vehicle can fit 5 people including the driver, it has the form of a hatchback with five doors, and length 4.1 meters, weight 1.2 tons.

«Astra 2.0 Di-16V GL» have a front-wheel drive vehicle with a 4-speed automatic gear shift. This vehicle can be accelerated for 15.5 s to 100 km/h, with a top speed of 170 km/h, due to a 4-cylinders diesel motor engine with a «direct injection system», which generate a maximum output of 82 hp at 4300 rpm.

Fuel rate is 8.9 l in the city mode of driving, on the highway 5.4 liters, and the normal fuel rate is 6.7 l per 100 kilometers. Gas tank capacity is 52 l of diesel, what provides to go approximately 777 kilometers unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this car have ventilated disks, 256 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis using suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with anti-roll bar. Back wheels have drums brakes and fixed to the chassis with help of suspension type «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 195/60HR15.

In conformity with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Opel Astra gained the lot number of stars - four, indicating that it is a well safe car. This car has passive safety systems (passenger, driver airbags), and there is no dynamic safety.