Short test: Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (96 kW) Cosmo (5 doors)
Of course, time is a relative concept, the latest generation of Astra, to which “experts” add the I mark, has been available to customers since the beginning of 2010, that is, for a good three years. Relatively little, but when you sit behind the wheel of her and drive her on the roads, you wonder: is she really with us for only three years? At first glance, he already seems like a real native. In many respects also very peculiar (for example, the infotainment system control buttons on the center console), surprising in many respects, for example, with an average fuel consumption of 6,2 liters per 100 km, despite about two hundred that Opel engineers "forgotten". » in construction. sheet metal housings.
Astra has always lived in the shadow of two more successful competitors in the Slovenian market, Golf and Mégane. But in terms of what it offers, it doesn't lag far behind them, only the Astra has other features besides the Golf (Volkswagen simplicity) or Mégane (French inconsistency). The sailors want to convince the advantages of the Astra, especially those who care about comfort (rear axle damping adjustment or Flexride) and seats (AGR front seats).
The 1,7-liter turbo diesel seems like a good choice when buying an Astra too. In normal use, the turbo hole initially gets in the way as you have to push the throttle hard to start. The operation of this machine is commendable, perhaps too noisy, but it still has enough power in all conditions and at the same time surprises with a very solid average power consumption. What we have achieved in our test can be greatly improved by the driver who stands with caution. I can only add that the Opel engine designers did their job better than others, as the Astra would probably be a very exemplary car without the aforementioned excess weight in terms of economy.
The Astra's cockpit is more or less made for the front passenger only, with plenty of room for knick-knacks in the center console (if we give up canning), with rather simple ergonomics and the only dissatisfaction with the radio buttons, computer and navigation control system. ...
Unfortunately, behind the excellent seats behind the front passengers (with AGR mark and surcharge), there is not enough room for the knees of the rear passengers or the legs of children in the additional seats. The trunk also seems flexible and big enough.
Our test Astra was richly equipped and therefore increased in price by more than 20 thousand, but the car is worth its money, and its (discount) can be added by the negotiating vein of potential buyers.
Text: Tomaž Porekar
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (96 kW) Cosmo (5 doors)
Basic data
| Sales: | Opel Southeast Europe Ltd. |
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| Base model price: | 22.000 € |
| Test model cost: | 26.858 € |
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| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 10,8 with |
| Maximum speed: | 198 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 6,2l / 100km |
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbodiesel - displacement 1.686 cm3 - maximum power 96 kW (130 hp) at 4.000 rpm - maximum torque 300 Nm at 2.000-2.500 rpm. |
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| Energy transfer: | front wheel drive engine - 6-speed manual transmission - tires 225/50 R 17 V (Michelin Alpin M + S). |
| Capacity: | 198 km/h top speed - 0-100 km/h acceleration in 10,6 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 5,1/3,9/4,3 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 114 g/km. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.430 kg - permissible gross weight 2.005 kg. |
| External dimensions: | length 4.419 mm – width 1.814 mm – height 1.510 mm – wheelbase 2.685 mm – trunk 370–1.235 55 l – fuel tank XNUMX l. |
Our measurements
| T = 1 ° C / p = 1.020 mbar / rel. vl. = 68% / odometer status: 7.457 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 10,8s |
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| 402m from the city: | 17,3 years ( 126 km / h) |
| Flexibility 50-90km / h: | 10,1 / 13,5s (IV/V) |
| Flexibility 80-120km / h: | 12,2 / 15,1s (Sun./Fri.) |
| Maximum speed: | 198km / h (WE.) |
| test consumption: | 6,2 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 42,5m |
| AM table: | 40m |
evaluation
The Astra is a lower-middle-class competitor that maintains a level of good value proposition and a solid reputation.
We praise and reproach
powerful enough engine
low average consumption
heated steering wheel
front seats
sockets in the center console (Aux, USB, 12V)
barrel size and flexibility
gear knob
turbo hole makes it difficult to start
too fast reaction of the power steering mechanism
inefficient air conditioning / heating system
hard-to-reach front seat settings
poor control of the gear lever and inaccurate transmission
too little space for the knees of the rear passengers
