Vauxhall Astra 3dr sport hatch

2.0 VXR Nürburgring

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

  • £21,690

  • 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 standard
Anti-lock brakes standard
Auto gearbox TBA
Central locking standard
Centre 3-point belt TBA
Deadlocks standard
Driver airbag standard
Etched windows TBA
Immobiliser TBA
Locking wheel nuts TBA
Marked parts TBA
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 standard
Visible VIN standard
Comfort And Convenience
Air conditioning standard
Climate control 275
Cruise control 200
Elec. steering adj TBA
Electric front windows standard
Electric mirrors standard
Electric sunroof TBA
Heated mirrors standard
Leather seats price unavailable
Manual sunroof TBA
Power seats adj price unavailable
Seat height adj standard
Split/fold rear seats standard
Steering height adj standard
Steering reach adj standard
Audio, communication and navigation
Hands-free phone 300
Multi CD 400
Radio TBA
RDS radio TBA
Satellite navigation 1250
Unique fit radio TBA

Performance & Measurements

Body type Sport Hatch
Boot space (max ltr) 1270
Boot space (min ltr) 302
Braking distance (m) TBA/TBA
Driven wheels Front
Engine (cc/type) 1988/4
Engine position F
Front headroom (mm) 922
Front legroom (mm) 1057
Fuel type Unleaded
Hands-free phone 300
Height (mm) 1092
Kerb weight (kg) 1393
Length (mm) 4290
Max power (bhp/rpm) 237/5600
Max torque (lb ft/rpm) 236/2400
Multi CD 400
Number of doors 3
Number of seats 5
Radio TBA
RDS radio TBA
Rear headroom (mm) 904
Rear kneeroom (mm) 683
Satellite navigation 1250
Towing weight (kg) TBA
Turning circle (m) 10.8
Unique fit radio TBA
Width (mm) 1753

Manufacturer's figures

0-60 mph (secs) 6.2
Max speed (mph) 155

Running Costs

% value retained (3yrs/36,000mls) 38
CO2 rating (g/km) 221
Combined mpg 30.7
Extra urban mpg 40.3
Insurance group 17
Manufacturer's warranty 2yr/40k
Pence per mile N/A
Service intervals 20000
Servicing cost over 3yrs N/A
Tank capacity (gallons) 11.4
Typical contract hire rate (pcm) N/A
Typical insurance quote 725
Urban mpg 21.7

Company Car Tax

 
Percentage Charge 35 35
Benefit in kind 7500 7500
Tax payable at 22% 1650 3300
Tax payable at 44% 1650 3300

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Metallic paint 375
Climate control 275
Cruise control 200
Hands-free phone 300
Multi CD 400
Satellite navigation 1250
 
TOTAL PRICE:  £21,690  Update Price

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