1984-1993 Astra OverviewVauxhall Astra Overview (1984 - 1993)
1984 - 1993
Tech Specs Summary
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- 94 - 134 mph
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- 8.0 - 19.5 seconds
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- 54 - 148 BHP
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- 34 - 51.4 mpg
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- 830 - 1,055 kg
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- 390 L (Hatchback)
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- 290 L (Convertible)
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- 390 - 550 L (Saloon)
This generation of the Vauxhall Astra was produced by the German manufacturer Vauxhall between 1984 - 1993. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and came as a hatchback, convertible, saloon or estate. There are many power levels available from either a 1.2 L Inline 4 petrol engine or 1.6 L Inline 4 diesel engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and trailing-arm rear suspension. However, some models have torsion beam rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Astra is the Vauxhall Astra 1.8 GSi which scores 2.2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 113 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 119 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 126 mph and gets to 62 mph in 9.0 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Vauxhall Astra 1.7 D LS, CS, GL is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.1★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 587 miles and can store 390 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 450 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,000 kg.