Opel
Astra
Opel Astra: years registered new in Europe, fault code help, warning lights and maintenance guides.
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New registrations (EU)2000–2026
Generations and technical specifications
Sixth generation (Astra L)2021–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | C02 |
| Production | November 2021–present |
| Body styles | 5-door hatchback 5-door station wagon |
| Platform | PSA EMP2 platform |
| Engines | Petrol 1.2 L EB2ADT/EB2DTS turbo I3 Petrol Mild Hybrid: 1.2 L EB2LTEDH2 turbo I3 Petrol PHEV 1.6 L EP6FDT turbo I4 Diesel 1.5 L DV5 BlueHDi turbo I4 |
| Electric motor | Synchronous Electric Motor (Astra Plug-in Hybrid) |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 6 speed e-DCT (MHEV) 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | MHEV (Astra Hybrid) PHEV (Astra Plug-in Hybrid) |
| Battery | 0.43 kWh (Hybrid) 12.3 kWh (Plug-in Hybrid) (2022-2025) 17.2 kWh (Plug-in Hybrid) (2025-present) |
| Wheelbase | 2,675 mm (hatchback) 2,730 mm (station wagon) |
| Length | 4,374 mm (hatchback) 4,640 mm (station wagon) |
| Width | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,441 mm |
| Assembly | Germany: Rüsselsheim |
| Designer | Niels Loeb Ilka Höbermann (color and trim designer) |
Fifth generation (Astra K)2015–2021
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | B15 / B16 |
| Production | 2015–2021 |
| Body styles | 5-door hatchback 5-door wagon / estate |
| Platform | D2XX platform |
| Engines | 2015–2019 Petrol 1.0 L EcoTec Turbo I3 1.4 L EcoTec I4 1.4 L EcoTec Turbo I4 1.6 L EcoTec Turbo I4 Diesel 1.6 L GM MDE Turbo Diesel I4 1.6 L GM MDE Twin Turbo Diesel I4 2019–2021 Petrol 1.2 L EcoTec Turbo I3 1.3 L EcoTec Turbo I3 Diesel 1.5 L GM MDE Turbo Diesel I3 |
| Transmissions | 2015–2019 5-speed Vauxhall F17-5+ WR manual 6-Speed GM M22 manual 5-speed Bosch/GM Easytronic F17 +ER MTA automated manual 6-speed GM 6T35 automatic 2015–2021 6-speed GM M32 WR manual (for Diesel) 2019–2021 6-Speed PSA MB6 manual 7-Speed CVT (1.4 Turbo) 9-speed GM Hydra-Matic 9T45 transmission automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,662 mm |
| Length | 5-door hatch: 4,370 mm Wagon: 4,702 mm |
| Width | 1,809 mm |
| Height | 5-door hatch: 1,485 mm Wagon: 1,499 mm |
| Assembly | China: Shenyang (SAIC-GM, for Buick) Poland: Gliwice (Opel Manufacturing Poland) United Kingdom: Ellesmere Port (Vauxhall Ellesmere Port) |
| Designer | Uwe Müller |
Fourth generation (Astra J)2009–2018
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | P09 |
| Production | 2009–2015 2012–2018 (GTC and saloon) |
| Body styles | 3-door hatchback coupé (GTC) 5-door hatchback 4-door sedan / saloon 5-door wagon / estate (Sports Tourer) |
| Platform | Delta II platform |
| Engines | Petrol 1.4 L Family 0 I4 1.4 L Family 0 turbo I4 1.6 L Family 1 I4 1.6 L Family 1 turbo I4 1.8 L Family 1 I4 2.0 L Family II turbo I4 Diesel 1.3 L Family B I4 1.6 L MDE I4 1.7 L Circle L I4 2.0 L Family B I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm 3-door GTC: 2,695 mm |
| Length | 5-door hatch: 4,419 mm 3-door GTC: 4,466 mm Sedan: 4,658 mm Wagon: 4,698 mm |
| Width | 1,814 mm 3-door GTC: 1,840 mm |
| Height | 5-door hatch: 1,510 mm 3-door GTC: 1,482 mm Sedan: 1,500 mm Wagon: 1,535 mm |
| Assembly | Germany: Rüsselsheim (Opel Automobile GmbH) Poland: Gliwice United Kingdom: Ellesmere Port China: Yantai (SAIC-GM) Russia: St. Petersburg (GM Auto LLC) |
| Designer | Uwe Müller |
Third generation (Astra H)2004–2014
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | A04 |
| Production | 2004–2014 (Opel) October 2005–2011 (Chevrolet) 2008–2009 (Saturn) |
| Body styles | 3-door hatchback coupé (GTC) 5-door hatchback 4-door sedan / saloon 5-door wagon / estate 2-door convertible (TwinTop) 3-door sedan delivery (panel van) |
| Layout | GM T platform |
| Platform | T platform |
| Engines | Petrol 1.2 L Z12XEP I4 1.4 L Z14XEL I4 1.4 L Z14XEP TwinPort I4 1.6 L Z16XEP/XE1/XER/A16XER I4 1.6 L Z16LET turbo I4 1.8 L Z18XE/XER I4 2.0 L Z20LEL/LER/LEH turbo I4 2.2 L Z22YH I4 (Australia) FlexPower 2.0 L I4 (Brazil) 2.4 L I4 (Brazil) Diesel 1.3 L MultiJet CDTI I4 1.7 L Z17DTL/DTH/DTJ/DTR CDTI I4 1.9 L MultiJet CDTI I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed F17 manual 6-speed manual 5-speed Easytronic automated manual 4-speed Aisin 60-40LE automatic 6-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,614 mm (hatchback, TwinTop) 2,703 mm (sedan, wagon) |
| Length | 5-door hatch: 4,249 mm 3-door GTC: 4,288 mm Sedan: 4,587 mm Wagon: 4,515 mm TwinTop: 4,476 mm |
| Width | 1,753 mm 1,759 mm (TwinTop) |
| Height | 5-door hatch: 1,467 mm 3-door GTC: 1,415 mm Sedan: 1,458 mm Wagon: 1,500 mm TwinTop: 1,411 mm |
| Assembly | Belgium: Antwerp (Opel's Antwerp Plant) Brazil: São Caetano do Sul (GM do Brasil) Egypt: 6th of October City (GME) Germany: Bochum Poland: Gliwice Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) Russia: St. Petersburg (2008–2009) Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia (AvtoZAZ) United Kingdom: Ellesmere Port |
| Designer | Friedhelm Engler |
Second generation (Astra G)1998–2011
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | T98 |
| Production | 1998–2009 (Opel) 1998–2011 (Chevrolet) September 1999 – May 2004 (Ireland) |
| Body styles | 3/5-door hatchback 4-door saloon 5-door estate 2-door cabriolet 2-door coupé 3-door car derived van |
| Layout | GM T platform |
| Platform | T-body platform |
| Engines | Petrol 1.2 L X12XE I4 1.2 L Z12XE I4 1.4 L X14XE I4 1.4 L Z14XE I4 1.6 L X16SZR I4 1.6 L Z16SE I4 1.6 L X16XEL DOHC I4 1.6 L Z16XE DOHC I4 1.8 L X18XE1 I4 1.8 L Z18XE I4 2.0 L X20XEV/X20XER I4 2.0 L Z20LET turbo I4 2.2 L Z22SE I4 2.4 L X24SFD I4 (only Chevrolet Astra) Diesel CNG +8 more |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,606 mm Wagon: 2,611 mm |
| Length | Hatch: 4,110 mm Saloon: 4,252 mm Estate: 4,288 mm Convertible: 4,267 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm Cabriolet: 1,390 mm |
| Class | Small family car (C) |
| Assembly | Belgium: Antwerp (1998-2004) Brazil: São Caetano do Sul (GM do Brasil) Egypt: 6th of October City (GME) Germany: Bochum (1998-2004) Italy: Grugliasco (Bertone, 2001-2004) Poland: Gliwice (2004-2010) Russia: Tolyatti (GM-AvtoVAZ) Turkey: Torbalı, İzmir Province (1998-2002) South Africa: Port Elizabeth (Delta Motor) Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia (AvtoZAZ) United Kingdom: Ellesmere Port |
| Designer | Hans Seer |
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2025 | Petrol | 1199 cm³ | 81 kW (110 PS) | 1280–1376 kg | 119–125 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2019–2025 | Petrol | 1199 cm³ | 96 kW (131 PS) | 1280–1421 kg | 120–132 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2022–2025 | Petrol plug-in hybrid | 1598 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1678–1717 kg | 23–29 g/km (WLTP) | 57–68 km · 140–162 Wh/km |
| 2022–2025 | Diesel | 1499 cm³ | 96 kW (131 PS) | 1438–1483 kg | 127–133 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2019–2022 | Petrol | 1199 cm³ | 107 kW (145 PS) | 1280–1355 kg | 120–125 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2019–2022 | Petrol | 1341 cm³ | 107 kW (145 PS) | 1345–1395 kg | 130–137 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2019–2022 | Diesel | 1496 cm³ | 77 kW (105 PS) | 1371–1395 kg | 113–116 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2019–2022 | Diesel | 1496 cm³ | 90 kW (122 PS) | 1371–1465 kg | 116–136 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2015–2019 | Petrol | 999 cm³ | 77 kW (105 PS) | 1263–1284 kg | 129–138 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2011–2019 | Petrol | 1364 cm³ | 103 kW (140 PS) | 1393–1503 kg | 150–162 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2015–2019 | Petrol | 1399 cm³ | 92 kW (125 PS) | 1268–1322 kg | 138–150 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2015–2019 | Petrol | 1399 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1268–1350 kg | 139–161 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2014–2019 | Petrol | 1598 cm³ | 147 kW (200 PS) | 1350–1425 kg | 158–169 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2014–2019 | Diesel | 1598 cm³ | 81 kW (110 PS) | 1350–1503 kg | 125–137 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2014–2019 | Diesel | 1598 cm³ | 100 kW (136 PS) | 1354–1503 kg | 129–148 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2011–2018 | Petrol | 1598 cm³ | 85 kW (116 PS) | 1278–1471 kg | 146–158 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2013–2018 | LPG (bi-fuel) | 1364 cm³ | 103 kW (140 PS) | 1437–1571 kg | 117–146 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2016 | Petrol | 1364 cm³ | 88 kW (120 PS) | 1393–1503 kg | 129–147 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2016 | Petrol | 1398 cm³ | 74 kW (101 PS) | 1373–1437 kg | 129–139 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2015 | Diesel | 1248 cm³ | 70 kW (95 PS) | 1393–1550 kg | 104–109 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2015 | Diesel | 1956 cm³ | 121 kW (165 PS) | 1550–1664 kg | 124–154 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2014 | Petrol | 1362 cm³ | 88 kW (120 PS) | 1393–1550 kg | 129–144 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2014 | Petrol | 1362 cm³ | 103 kW (140 PS) | 1471–1550 kg | 132–154 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2014 | Diesel | 1686 cm³ | 81 kW (110 PS) | 1503–1613 kg | 105–121 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2014 | Diesel | 1686 cm³ | 96 kW (131 PS) | 1550–1613 kg | 99–120 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| + 1 more configurations |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 999–1,956 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 74–121 kW (101–165 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,263–1,664 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,614–2,695 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2026 |