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- Rating of the most economical Opel models
The natural desire of any consumer is to purchase a product that is beautiful, of high quality and at the same time affordable. This principle applies equally to motorists, and therefore manufacturers always have a range of economical models in their assortment.
The most popular cars for zealous owners from the Opel brand are in our review.
Rating of the most economical Opel models
This manufacturer is quite popular in the Russian car market, but with its overall budget, it has models that are both more prestigious and simpler and cheaper to operate.
10. Opel Kadett
One of the oldest cars in the ranking, the first modifications of which were made even before the Second World War. The latest generation is now on the market, originally marked "E", but since 1993 has been renamed Astra.
In terms of economy, Kadett will still give odds to many modern brainchildren of Opel thanks to the consumption of only 7.1 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers in a mixed style. This is a very good result for a diesel engine, especially one equipped with a carburetor.
In addition, the quality of the design is supported by the fact that subsequently, on the basis of this platform, several models were created under the Daewoo brand.
In addition to efficiency and economy, this car has proven to be surprisingly good in quality and reliability. Even today, you can find models whose engines work perfectly without overhaul. Therefore, when choosing a durable and economical car, the Opel Kadett, even with some mileage, will be a worthy choice.
9. Opel Antara
The most economical can be called the restyling of this model, which was produced from 2011 to 2015.
One of the engines used is characterized by low fuel consumption, requiring only 6.7 liters of gasoline in mixed mode. This is an excellent indicator, especially considering the weight and size characteristics of the model. Surprisingly, the diesel units that were installed on the Antara are inferior to their counterparts from the same manufacturer.
But this model cannot be called a completely economical car. It reacts extremely painfully to low-quality fuel, which is often found at Russian gas stations. As a result, the driver not only has to refuel only with proven gas stations with high-quality gasoline, but also fix problems with injectors and a high-pressure pump, which primarily suffer from counterfeiting.
The cost of repairs will significantly affect the owner's wallet, so this feature can be called almost the key to the weak popularity of Antara in Russia.
8. Opel Astra
This model is the successor to the Opel Cadett, or rather, a continuation of the line with a different name. The car inherited the most basic features of the legendary line:
- profitability;
- reliability;
- throttle response.
The fourth generation, produced since 2009, has a wide range of powertrains. The simplest version, which consumes only 6.6 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers, saves the owner the most money. It produces a power unit of 115 hp, which is quite a serious result for a small car.
At the same time, it can be noted that there are no problems with the engine, if routine maintenance is carried out regularly. The main drawback of the model is weak anti-corrosion protection, as a result of which iron requires a lot of attention, a lot of costs and quickly becomes unusable.
7. Opel Astra Family
Only the third generation of this car is supplied to Russia, which is a family version of the previous participant in the rating. It can be classified as a full-fledged minivan, an analogue of the Caravan, only more economical, but also less roomy.
It should be borne in mind that the large dimensions of the body make the car much more demanding on fuel, or rather, on its quantity.
Paradoxically, the modification turned out to be more economical than the standard Astra. The reason for this is quite simple - the line received the latest engine, which is distinguished by excellent power, but more efficiency. However, with a small appetite of 6.4 l / 100 km, the owners noted that the car with this power unit did not behave very confidently on the highway.
Although the dynamics of the model leaves much to be desired, drivers buy it very willingly, calling it one of the best Opel models, including in terms of comfort and convenience.
6. Opel Mokka
There are few truly economical models among SUVs. An exception may be the Opel Mokka, which in one of the configurations consumes only 6.4 liters of gasoline per 100 km of run. While impressive enough for its class, engine efficiency is further enhanced by a well-balanced drivetrain.
In general, this model is quite convenient and comfortable, it has the ability to effectively fold the seats, allowing you to carry much more things, which is so useful for a large family.
In general, the Mokka can be called a quality family car, which, even with its economy, has good speed and maneuverability. And high-quality units and assemblies simplify the operation process, nullifying unscheduled repairs.
5. Opel Astra GTC
From the point of view of economy, this copy is the most attractive in its fourth generation. The basic configuration of the car is equipped with an engine with a power of 140 hp, which can consume only 6 liters of gasoline, which is a really good indicator for a gasoline unit. Moreover, the car is optimized for sports performance.
Also in the line there is a diesel engine, which with a power of 130 hp. consumes only 5.9 liters in mixed style. The use of such a motor gives significant savings when traveling, and therefore many drivers prefer to purchase a diesel modification.
Despite its high efficiency, there is an opinion that this model is not the cheapest to operate. The problem lies in consumables and accessories, which will cost the car owner a lot.
Thus, even the simplest maintenance can result in significant costs, which should be added to the cost in advance when purchasing this model.
4. Opel Zafira
If you need a truly roomy and economical car, the diesel Opel Zafira is the best choice, because this car is able to do with 5.2 liters of diesel fuel outside the city.
Other variants of diesel engines of this model are also quite economical, although they are inferior to the basic modification. In order to save money, you should not take the gasoline version either, the fuel consumption there is far from ideal.
An important point is the capacity of the car. Thanks to the ergonomic body, it can accommodate a colossal amount of things - from a baby carriage, a bicycle and other things to a small refrigerator or a summer cottage harvest.
Finally, the car is simply reliable and comfortable to operate.
3. Opel Vita
An original German-made car with minimal fuel consumption. The car feels great on the road thanks to the fairly efficient efficiency of the model, and the dynamics allows it to accelerate to 100 km / h in just 12 seconds. At the same time, the car consumes only 6 liters of fuel.
Another feature of the machine is its miniature size. This nuance allows the most optimal use of the usable area in dense city traffic.
2. Opel Insignia
This car is the best in the Opel lineup according to users of several reputable Internet publications, who highly appreciated the optimal combination of economy and reliability.
Especially Opel Insignia was to the taste of the inhabitants of Siberia, as it perfectly tolerates the most severe frosts, which is a rarity for foreign cars.
If we consider fuel consumption, then two modifications can be noted at once. One with a gasoline engine, which with a volume of 1.6 liters and a power of 170 liters. with. consumes 5.6 liters per hundred kilometers.
Another economical version is diesel, which requires 4.7 liters of diesel fuel for the same 100 kilometers in mixed mode. The power of the diesel unit reaches 160 liters. with a volume of 2 liters.
Also, all drivers note the high maintainability, availability and cost of components, which allows them to maintain the car inexpensively and on their own.
In addition, this is one of the few modern Opel models that has a galvanized body, which also has a positive effect on the service life.
1. Opel Corsa
Many car enthusiasts believe that Opel is best at making small cars. Perhaps the best proof of this statement will be the small car Corsa, which has a number of advantages and characteristics.
Probably the only drawback is the lack of a full-fledged trunk, which is not suitable for large families and simply those who like to carry heavy luggage.
In the rating of the most economical cars, the model clearly wins and does it with a good margin. The engine consumes only 5.1 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers, which can be called an excellent indicator for a gasoline engine. The result is partly achieved by reducing the volume - here it is only 1.2 liters.
The engineers also managed to achieve high quality process optimization, which further reduced fuel consumption without losing throttle response.
Another advantage is the small size of the body, which helps when driving in city traffic or in a parking lot. However, when buying this model, one should take into account the rather serious cost of components.
Conclusion
In general, Opel has a lot of models that have a fairly high level of efficiency. Therefore, fans of this brand will be able to choose the best options for any of their needs, however, it should be recognized that mainly small cars and sedans can boast of the lowest fuel consumption.
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