Specifications: Vauxhall Astra Mk III 1.7 TD (68 Hp) 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

1991 Vauxhall Astra Mk III - Photo 1

Vauxhall Astra Mk III 1.7 TD (68 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Vauxhall
Model Astra
Generation Astra Mk III
Modification (Engine) 1.7 TD (68 Hp)
Start of production 1994 year
End of production 1998 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 8.5 l/100 km
27.7 US mpg
33.2 UK mpg
11.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 5.2 l/100 km
45.2 US mpg
54.3 UK mpg
19.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 6.4 l/100 km
36.8 US mpg
44.1 UK mpg
15.6 km/l
CO2 emissions 170 g/km
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 18.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 18.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 17.6 sec
Maximum speed 164 km/h
101.9 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 15.6 kg/Hp, 64.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 10.1 kg/Nm, 99.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 68 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre 40 Hp/l
Torque 105 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
77.44 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code X17DTL
Engine displacement 1699 cm3
103.68 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Fuel injection system Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration Turbocharger
Engine oil capacity 4.5 l
4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
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Coolant 6.8 l
7.19 US qt | 5.98 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1060 kg
2336.9 lbs.
Max. weight 1555 kg
3428.19 lbs.
Max load 495 kg
1091.29 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 501 l
17.69 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 1200 l
42.38 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 52 l
13.74 US gal | 11.44 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4239 mm
166.89 in.
Width 1689 mm
66.5 in.
Height 1410 mm
55.51 in.
Wheelbase 2520 mm
99.21 in.
Front track 1420 mm
55.91 in.
Rear (Back) track 1420 mm
55.91 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 135 mm
5.31 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.31
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 175/65 R14
Wheel rims size 14

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