2004-2011 Astra OverviewVauxhall Astra Overview (2004 - 2011)
2004 - 2011
Tech Specs Summary
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- 104 - 152 mph
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- 6.4 - 15.4 seconds
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- 79 - 237 BHP
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- 29.1 - 58.9 mpg
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- 1,210 - 1,613 kg
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- 380 - 1,300 L (Hatchback)
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- 440 L (Convertible)
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- 340 - 1,070 L (Coupé)
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- 540 - 1,590 L (Estate)
This generation of the Vauxhall Astra was produced by the German manufacturer Vauxhall between 2004 - 2011. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and came as a hatchback, convertible, coupé or estate. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 79 BHP 1.4 L Inline 4 petrol engine all the way to a 237 BHP 2 L Inline 4 Turbo petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Astra is the Vauxhall Astra GTC OPC / VXR which scores 2.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 237 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 170 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 152 mph and gets to 62 mph in 6.4 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Vauxhall Astra Caravan 1.3 CDTI 90 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 673 miles and can store 540-1,590 litres of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 1,200 kg.
Euro NCAP Results
