2006 Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic vs. 2006 Opel Astra GTC 1.3 CDTi Automatic
To start off, both 2006 Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic and 2006 Opel Astra GTC 1.3 CDTi Automatic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Opel Astra GTC 1.3 CDTi Automatic. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Astra GTC 1.3 CDTi Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Astra GTC 1.3 CDTi Automatic weights approximately 64 kg more than 2006 Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Opel Astra GTC 1.3 CDTi Automatic (201 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Astra GTC 1.3 CDTi Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic | 2006 Opel Astra GTC 1.3 CDTi Automatic | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Astra | Astra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 52 L |
