Segment: Compact
Production years: 1992, 1993, 1994
Opel introduced a sedan version for the Astra's first generation in 1992, a year after the hatchback version, and it wasn't the best-selling member of the family.
Replacing the Kadett was not an easy decision for the German brand, but it had to be done. The older name didn't fit the initial market segment. Unlike its predecessor, the Astra didn't aim at young customers anymore. The carmaker built it mainly for families and empty-nesters. Thus, the sedan version was a good choice, especially for those who needed a car mainly for the front seats and occasionally took some passengers in the back.
The Astra featured a short front fascia with narrow headlights and grille, crossed by a thin slat. From its sides, the design team kept the straight line theme for the rear wheel-arch from the Kadett but enlarged, which started from the rear doors. A rear glass area covered the space between the back doors and the C-pillars, while the short and flat trunk lid sat out of the driver's sight.
Inside, Opel placed its bets on a simple, functional interior centered around the driver. For that, it installed a tilted center stack, with easy-to-reach climate control buttons on the lower side and the stereo cassette above it. In the instrument panel, the carmaker placed the speedometer in the middle, flanked on the sides by the tachometer and a common area for the fuel and coolant temperature gauges. Opel designed new seats for the Astra, with no bolstering on the sides. The sedan version provided adequate room for the rear occupants as well, especially if they were children.
Under the hood, Opel installed seven gasoline and two oil burners. The diesel versions were supplied by Isuzu and were offered with or without a turbocharger.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1388 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 5200 RPM 60 HP @ 5200 RPM 59 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 76 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 103 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 1.3 gallons (4.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R13T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.9 in (4239 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2094.4 lbs (950 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3251.8 lbs (1475 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 161.8 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L iS 4AT (82 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1389 cm3 |
Power: | 60 KW @ 5800 RPM 82 HP @ 5800 RPM 80 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 83 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 113 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 1.3 gallons (4.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60 HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.9 in (4239 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2183 lbs (990 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3251.8 lbs (1475 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 182 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L iS 5MT (82 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1389 cm3 |
Power: | 60 KW @ 5800 RPM 82 HP @ 5800 RPM 80 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 83 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 113 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60 HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.9 in (4239 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2160.5 lbs (980 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3251.8 lbs (1475 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 176.1 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 4AT (71 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 52 KW @ 5000 RPM 71 HP @ 5000 RPM 70 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 127 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101 mph (163 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R13T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.9 in (4239 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2161 lbs (980 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3296 lbs (1495 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 170 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT (71 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 52 KW @ 5000 RPM 71 HP @ 5000 RPM 70 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 127 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R13T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.9 in (4239 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2193.6 lbs (995 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3295.9 lbs (1495 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 164.2 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L iS 4AT (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 5800 RPM 101 HP @ 5800 RPM 99 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 100 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 136 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 1.3 gallons (4.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114 mph (183 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R14H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.9 in (4239 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2260 lbs (1025 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3340 lbs (1515 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 174 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L iS 5MT (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 5800 RPM 101 HP @ 5800 RPM 99 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 100 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 136 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 1.3 gallons (4.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R14H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.9 in (4239 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2215.6 lbs (1005 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3295.9 lbs (1495 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 169 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 16V 5MT (125 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1799 cm3 |
Power: | 92 KW @ 5600 RPM 125 HP @ 5600 RPM 123 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 124 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 168 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60 HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.9 in (4239 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2403 lbs (1090 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3516.4 lbs (1595 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 188 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 4AT (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1796 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5400 RPM 90 HP @ 5400 RPM 89 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 145 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R14T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.9 in (4239 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2359 lbs (1070 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 188 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1796 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5400 RPM 90 HP @ 5400 RPM 89 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 145 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R14T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.9 in (4239 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2292.8 lbs (1040 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3417.2 lbs (1550 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 180.9 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L D 5MT (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1699 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 4600 RPM 60 HP @ 4600 RPM 59 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 77 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 104 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 95 mph (153 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R13T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.9 in (4239 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2292.8 lbs (1040 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3384.1 lbs (1535 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 148.4 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L TD 5MT (82 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1686 cm3 |
Power: | 60 KW @ 4400 RPM 82 HP @ 4400 RPM 80 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 124 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 168 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R13T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.9 in (4239 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2403 lbs (1090 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 161.7 g/km |