Vauxhall Astra 5dr hatchback

1.8 VVT Design

Lacking the independent rear suspension that gives the Focus and Golf a decisive edge, the Astra was never going to be the entertainer of the class. But it’s well made, good value, handsome by Vauxhall standards and it offers a staggering array of engine

  • Price

  • £16,715

  • Autocar Rating

  • 7 stars out of 10

  • NCAP Rating

  • 5 stars out of 10

Equipment

Exterior
Alloy wheels standard
Metallic paint 375
Safety And Security
Alarm 225
Anti-lock brakes standard
Auto gearbox 1035
Central locking standard
Centre 3-point belt standard
Deadlocks standard
Driver airbag standard
Etched windows TBA
Immobiliser standard
Locking wheel nuts standard
Marked parts standard
Passenger airbag standard
Power steering standard
Remote locking standard
Seatbelt tensioners standard
Secure spare wheel standard
Side airbag standard
Side impact bars standard
Traction control not available
Visible VIN standard
Comfort And Convenience
Air conditioning standard
Climate control 275
Cruise control 200
Elec. steering adj not available
Electric front windows standard
Electric mirrors standard
Electric sunroof 600
Heated mirrors standard
Leather seats not available
Manual sunroof not available
Power seats adj not available
Seat height adj standard
Split/fold rear seats standard
Steering height adj standard
Steering reach adj standard
Audio, communication and navigation
Hands-free phone not available
Multi CD 400
Radio not available
RDS radio not available
Satellite navigation 1250
Unique fit radio standard

Performance & Measurements

Body type Hatchback
Boot space (max ltr) 1270
Boot space (min ltr) 302
Braking distance (m) TBA/TBA
Driven wheels Front
Engine (cc/type) 1796/4
Engine position F
Front headroom (mm) 945
Front legroom (mm) 1070
Fuel type Unleaded
Hands-free phone not available
Height (mm) 1460
Kerb weight (kg) 1235
Length (mm) TBA
Max power (bhp/rpm) 138/6300
Max torque (lb ft/rpm) 129/3800
Multi CD 400
Number of doors 5
Number of seats 5
Radio not available
RDS radio not available
Rear headroom (mm) 950
Rear kneeroom (mm) 870
Satellite navigation 1250
Towing weight (kg) 1300
Turning circle (m) TBA
Unique fit radio standard
Width (mm) 1753

Manufacturer's figures

0-60 mph (secs) 9.5
Max speed (mph) 129

Running Costs

% value retained (3yrs/36,000mls) 30
CO2 rating (g/km) 175
Combined mpg 38.7
Extra urban mpg 48.7
Insurance group 7
Manufacturer's warranty 3yr/60k + 6yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown
Pence per mile 40.2
Service intervals 24/20,000
Servicing cost over 3yrs 736
Tank capacity (gallons) 11.4
Typical contract hire rate (pcm) 279
Typical insurance quote 388
Urban mpg 28.5

Company Car Tax

 
Percentage Charge 35 35
Benefit in kind 5773 5773
Tax payable at 22% 1270.06 2540.12
Tax payable at 44% 1270.06 2540.12

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Alarm 225
Auto gearbox 1035
Metallic paint 375
Climate control 275
Cruise control 200
Electric sunroof 600
Multi CD 400
Satellite navigation 1250
 
TOTAL PRICE:  £16,715  Update Price

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