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Overall reader verdict 3 out of 5 stars

  • What's it like to drive
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Running costs
    2 out of 5 stars
  • Quality, practicality and equipment
    3 out of 5 stars

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10 reader reviews for Vauxhall Astra Hatchback.

  • 1.4i VVT 87 Exclusiv 5dr

    rachel campbell , . Date: 13/03/2011
    • Overall verdict
      1 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      1 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      1 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      3 out of 5 stars
    • Average MPG
      35

    My car

    Avoid this car!! I have had this car for one year and i am finally getting rid of it. The main problem is sluggish performance to say the least. I am not a speedy driver but this really is like a tortoise, even when dropping the gears to get some power its shocking. The car itself is sturdy and drives well but its embarrassing when approaching even the smallest incline and the car begins to slow down unless you drop to 2nd/3rd gear to get it to move. I am trading this is in for a bigger engine size i may still go for a vauxhall astra but higher spec. I would not recommend this car. I also complained numerous times to vauxhall and the dealer to no avail, they did offer to look at the car but would not offer a courtesy car to do so,i am glad to see the back of it.

  • 1.4T Elite 5dr

    Simon Causton Date: 27/02/2011
    • Overall verdict
      3 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      1 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Average MPG
      24

    My car

    Good points: High quality cabin, good exterior styling Bad points: very poor fuel consumption. Between 21-23mpg around town and 33-35mpg on the motorway. Compares with Honda Civic 1.8 petrol previously owned of 28/42 on these cycles. Vauxhall dealer blames 'driver driving style' ,which was entirely expected, but insulting none the less.

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