2010 Vauxhall Astra
2010 Vauxhall Astra is a big car for a family hatchback, It’s has the design is modern and fresh and the size pays obvious dividends in terms of interior space, though the dramatic profile at the rear robs the boot of some load space. Saying that, room for rear occupants is actually not far short of cars in the class above.
Vauxhall has been downsizing its powerplants and many of the larger engines are being replaced in the range by turbocharged units of smaller displacement. Our test car was fitted with a 1.4-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine with a power output of 140bhp – roughly the same as the outgoing 1.8-litre option. In addition, 147lb.ft of torque delivered from 1,850- to 4,900rpm gives the SRi a good turn of speed and linear delivery, which is at least a match for the old 1.8.
The interior of Vauxhall has closed the gap on VW dramatically, but not decisively. The dashboard is bold and bright with sound ergonomics and an appearance of quality combined with the practicality of plenty of storage, high levels of comfort and a generous equipment level.
About machinery and efficiency, the smaller engine pays real dividends; economy in the region of 40mpg would be very difficult to achieve with the 1.8-litre unit this engine effectively replaces, whereas it’s relatively common place in the 1.4 with over 50mpg obtainable on a conservative cruise. The subsequent emissions figure of 138g/km reduces the tax burden.
Performance, emission & technology
- Top speed (mph): 126
- 0-60 mph (seconds): 9.0
- Urban mpg: 36.2
- Extra urban mpg: 60.1
- Combined mpg: 47.9
- CO2 (g/km): 138
Dimensions & weights
- Length (mm): 4419
- Height (mm): 1510
- Width (mm): 1814
- Wheelbase (mm): 2685
- Cargo volume (litres): 351
- Gross weight (kg): 1940
- Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 1400
- Fuel tank capacity (litres): 56
Engine & transmission
- Engine: Turbocharged four-cylinder inline petrol engine mounted transversely in front.
- Management: Emissions controlled to EUIV levels.
Cubic capacity (cc): 1364
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder (16v).
Max. power (bhp): 138 at 4900 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 147 at 1850 rpm
- Transmission: Six-speed manual. Front-wheel drive.
Chassis & running gear
- Steering: Power assisted rack and pinion.
- Wheels: Alloy wheels as standard on this model.
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