Vauxhall1996 Astra 1.6i Specs

1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.6i Specifications & Performance

1996, 1997, 1998

Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Inline 4

104 mph

14.5 seconds

74 BHP

42.8 mpg

3-5 Doors

5 Seats

360-720 L
kg
1,000 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
104 mph
0-62 mph
14.5 seconds
0-60 mph
14.0 seconds
Power-to-Weight
74 BHP/Tonne
Power
74 BHP
Torque
94 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
42.8 mpg
Total Range
489 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.6 Litre
1,598 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
74 BHP @ 5,200 RPM
75 ps @ 5,200 RPM
Peak Torque
94 lb·ft @ 2,600 RPM
128 N·m @ 2,600 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Injection
Single-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
9.6:1
Bore x Stroke
79 x 81.5 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.97:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
46 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
19 BHP
Unitary Capacity
399 cc
BMEP
10.1 Bar
146 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
175/70R13 T
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Front Brakes
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Compact Hatchback
Doors
3-5
Seats
5
Cargo Space
360-720 L
Kerb Weight
1,000 kg
Gross Weight
1,510 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
Tow Capacity
1,000 kg
Length
4,051 mm
Width
1,696 mm
Height
1,410 mm
Wheelbase
2,517 mm
Front Track
1,430 mm
Rear Track
1,429 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.6

Performance Rating1.8
Environment Rating2.8
Practicality Rating3.1

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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