Opel Astra 1998–2006 car dimensions: 4267 mm long, 1709 mm wide and 1390 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,260 kg. Braked towing is 1,400 kg.
The cabin has sports seats with height and lumbar adjustment as standard along with a leather steering wheel, electric front windows, electric heated mirrors and fog lights. Air conditioning is standard across the range. Cruise control comes on higher grades like the Bertone Edition and Turbo. A multi-info display sits atop the centre stack. No advanced electronic driver aids appear in the equipment lists.
Boot space measures 460 litres with the rear seats in place. The 60/40 split-folding rear bench and ski hatch expand capacity to 1150 litres, giving the coupe useful load flexibility for its shape.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1400 kg on most engines with unbraked limits around 590 kg. Payload sits near 420 kg depending on the exact model and kerb weight. The car uses a sports suspension setup as standard but carries no specific heavy-duty cooling or reinforced towing packages in the published specs.
The cabin has sports seats with height adjustment, lumbar support and seat cushion length adjustment plus easy-entry memory. Split folding rear seats include a load-through facility. Higher grades add air conditioning and leather trim. Electric front windows and heated electric mirrors are standard. The low roofline still allows space for four adults with a usable boot.
Combined fuel use 7.6-8.7 l/100 km on petrol engines.
Service every 15 000 km or 1 year. later cars every 30 000 km or 1 year.
Euro NCAP adult occupant rating 4 stars.
Standard kit includes ABS, front and side airbags, traction control, active head restraints and pedal release system.
Fully galvanized body with 12-year rust warranty.
Petrol engines from 1.6 to 2.2 litres and a 2.0 turbo return combined figures of 7.6 to 8.7 l/100 km. Diesel options such as the 2.2 DTI are also listed with similar economy data. A 52-litre tank is fitted across the range.
Oil and filter changes form the core of the schedule at 15 000 km or twelve months. From model year 2001 the interval stretches to 30 000 km or one year on many engines. Timing-belt replacement falls due between 60 000 and 90 000 km depending on the unit.
The Astra G scored four stars in Euro NCAP testing. Every coupe carries dual front airbags, side airbags, ABS, TC Plus traction control, active front head restraints and the Pedal Release System as standard. ESP is standard on the turbo and optional elsewhere.
The body is fully galvanized and carries a twelve-year perforation warranty. Regular underbody and suspension checks help the car stay solid over high mileages.
Length 4267 mm, Width 1709 mm, Height 1390 mm, Wheelbase 2606 mm (Astra 1998–2006)
Sources: manufacturer data and published specifications.