What does it cost?
For The Vauxhall Astra has sharp looks, great quality, smooth ride, good refinement and secure handling. There's plenty of space inside, too.
Against It’s expensive to buy and lease, and doesn’t hold its value well. The steering is vague.
What Car? says
The classy, spacious cabin is a real highlight, but the Vauxhall Astra falls short of the best small family hatchbacks in too many other areas.
What Car? readers say
3.2
There are 42 Vauxhall Astra versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
Owning an Astra shouldn't cost you the earth. Yes, list prices are high, but dealers will offer big discounts to prise business away from their competitors, and you'll get even larger savings from online brokers.
Fuel consumption figures are competitive for the class, and reasonable CO2 emissions (especially on Ecoflex models) mean that tax bills won't be too steep for company car drivers. Vauxhall's boffins have done lots of work to make low-speed crash damage simpler and cheaper to repair, and that also drives down insurance costs.
If you're wondering which Astra you should pick, it depends on your circumstances. If you’re a private buyer, the 1.6i Techline provides lots of luxury kit for an affordable price. Company car drivers should opt for the 1.7 CDTi 130 Ecoflex Tech Line due to its low emissions.
Reader test team says:
Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 2.0 CDTi 165 ecoFLEX SE S/S 5dr
I have had the car a couple of weeks - a 11(61) plate with 6000 miles - I do at least 20k miles a year and need something dependable and comfortable.…
5
out of 5 stars
Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.6i VVT Elite 5dr
Not sure why Roger drives autos if he doesn't like them. I bought manual veraion new and although not fast off the mark like my last Astra 1.8RSi…
5
out of 5 stars
Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.6i VVT Elite 5dr
This is a review of the automatic 1.6 Elite, which isn't listed by What Car. This is a curiously high-spec car with an awful engine and gearbox. I…
2
out of 5 stars
Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.6i VVT SRi 5dr
Owned this car for just over 1 year - 1 year too many!! Car was new at time of purchase - 4 months after purchase engine failed. One month after the…
2
out of 5 stars
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Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.6i VVT Tech Line 5dr
The Astra of choice for private buyers, with reasonable prices and bags of kit. Just don't expect it to be fast.
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