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Vauxhall Astra Mk IV Estate 1.2 16V (65 Hp)
Overall Rating
Vauxhall Astra:
The Vauxhall Astra is a compact car/small family car that has been sold by Vauxhall since 1980. Over its eight generations, it has been made at several GM/Opel/Stellantis plants around Europe - however most versions have been sourced from Vauxhall's plant at Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, United Kingdom.
For its first two generations, the nameplate was applied to right-hand drive versions of the Opel Kadett for use in the UK. Since 1991, Opel has used the Astra nameplate on its B/C-platform. General Motors' Saturn division in the United States also offered a Belgian-built version of the Astra as a captive import from late 2007 until Saturn was discontinued following GM's 2010 bankruptcy....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Mk IV Estate Overview:
Vauxhall Astra (Mk IV Estate). With 64 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8 l/100km). Weighing only 1063 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.2 16V (65 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Significantly underpowered for an estate car, best suited for light city duties and flat terrain only.
Fuel Economy
Good fuel economy for a petrol engine, but its lack of power means it might be worked harder, impacting real-world efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and practical estate body
- • Wide range of engine choices to suit different needs
- • Comfortable ride quality for long journeys
- • Good value on the used market
- • Generally reliable with proper maintenance
Cons:
- • Some engines are underpowered for the estate body
- • Interior plastics can feel dated compared to rivals
- • Older diesel engines are noisy and less refined
- • Safety rating is average by modern standards
- • Rust can be an issue on older models, especially wheel arches
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Mk III Convertible: 1996 - 2000).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Vauxhall |
| Model: | Astra |
| Generation: | Mk IV Estate |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.2 16V (65 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1998 |
| End of production: | 2000 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 65 Hp Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 54.2 Hp/l [51mm more] |
| Torque: | 64 Nm @ 5600 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | X12XE More details about the engine X12XE |
| Engine displacement: | 1199 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.5 l |
| Coolant: | 5.2 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.2 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 16.4 kg/Hp, 61.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 16.6 kg/Nm, 60.2 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1063 |
| Max. weight: | 1640 |
| Max load: | 577 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 481 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4290 mm mm [51mm more] |
| Width: | 1709 mm mm [25mm more] |
| Height: | 1509 mm mm [109mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2611 mm mm [91mm more] |
| Front track: | 1481 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1481 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 140 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Tires size | 185/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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