Are petrol Astras reliable?

Are petrol Astras reliable?

Is a used Vauxhall Astra hatchback reliable? According to our most recent What Car? Reliability Survey, the Astra finished in a disappointing 22nd place out of 23 cars in the class of family cars. Vauxhall as a brand fared worse than rivals such as Seat, Skoda and Ford, ranking in 23rd out of 30 in the same survey.

Are Opel Astras good cars?

If you’re in the market for a smart-looking family hatchback that delivers good practicality, strong infotainment and a decent drive, then the Vauxhall Astra is definitely worth a look.

Is an Astra a good second hand car?

There are plenty of reasons to like the latest generation of Vauxhall Astra, but its predecessors are far from being a spent force. In fact, a well-chosen used Astra can make a reliable, economical, comfortable and enjoyable family car. Perhaps the best news is that prices are low, too.

Are Vauxhall Astras good on petrol?

Vauxhall Astra MPG & CO2

Low-mileage (below 12,000 or so a year) drivers should go for a petrol model. All three versions of the fuel-efficient 1.2-litre Turbo can return up to 54.3mpg and emit between 119-126g/km of CO2, for similarly decent BiK ratings.

Do Astras have problems?

Axle and suspension issues and electrical faults are the most common complaints. The front suspension bushes can wear quickly, the instrument cluster can give false readings and electric windows have been known to fail.

Is Opel Astra safe?

Despite featuring systems such as a lane departure warning with lane-keep assist, speed sign recognition, a driver drowsiness alert and automatic emergency braking, the industry safety body awarded the Astra a 66 per cent score in its Safety Assist category.

Is Opel Astra a good first car?

Registered. A good choice for a first time driver. I had a 1.4 Astra Enjoy(G) from new in 2005 that I ran until last year with no major problems, just required basic maintenance. Really reliable, comfortable and a pleasure to drive.

Does Opel make good cars?

Thankfully, then, Opel still has the Astra, which is one of the very best cars in the fiercely competitive family hatchback class. It’s one of the those rare mass-market cars that actually feels over-engineered, with excellent cabin quality and a sense of tight, carefully-applied build quality.

Is an Opel Astra a good first car?

Which hatchback car is the most reliable?

The survey from Warranty Direct found that the Volkswagen Polo was the most reliable new hatchback you can currently buy; ahead of the country’s best-selling car, the Ford Fiesta.

Which Astra model is best?

Elite. Elite is listed as the top-spec, the Astra that’s the classiest in the line-up. Elite Astras are loaded up with toys and gadgets, like heated front and rear seats, and a heated steering wheel. They look quite different to the SRi VX-Line, though.

Which is the best Vauxhall Astra engine?

Once again, it’s the 1.6-litre diesel that proves to be the best choice overall. It’s not as fast as the 2.0-litre engines, but even with just 108bhp, it never feels underpowered.

What goes wrong with Vauxhall Astra?

How many miles do Vauxhall Astras last?

Vauxhall has broadened the Astra engine range to offer more economical choices. New for this car is a plug-in hybrid model that’s capable of over 40 miles of pure-electric driving, and an electric Astra-e is confirmed to launch in 2023 with an expected range of over 250 miles.

Is Vauxhall Astra a good first car?

Is Vauxhall car reliable?

Vauxhall make pretty reliable cars, yes. They came fourth in the Telegraph’s top 20 brands for reliability, with 90 problems per 100 vehicles. They came ninth last year with 98 problems per 100 vehicles, so not only have they done extremely well, they are also improving.

How many miles will an Astra do?

What engine is in a Opel Astra?

Engines ranged from the basic 100hp 1.4-litre petrol, through a 1.3-litre diesel (sourced from Fiat) and Opel’s own 1.7 CDTi diesel engine, onto a very impressive 120hp and 140hp turbo 1.4 petrol, or a range-topping 2.0-litre 163hp diesel.

Why is Opel cheap?

It’s a simple element of both supply and demand (lots of Corsas out there means that there’s a little over-supply in the market) and the brand image of the model and the make.

Is Opel a reliable brand?

Several vehicle reliability studies from Germany conclude that Opel cars have higher quality standards than equivalents from other brands.

What hatchback lasts the longest?

10 Most Reliable Hatchbacks

• Toyota Prius.
• Toyota Prius v.
• Buick Regal Sportback.
• Audi A7.
• Chevrolet Cruze.
• Mazda Mazda3.
• Subaru Impreza.
• Hyundai Elantra GT.

What is the most reliable small compact car?

10 of the Most Reliable Small Cars

• Nissan Versa.
• 2019/2020 Toyota Corolla.
• Chevrolet Cruze.
• MINI Cooper.
• Mazda MX-5 Miata.
• Kia Soul.
• Lexus ES.
• Audi A5.

What is the mileage of Opel Astra?

13.1 kmpl
Opel Astra Mileage

What engine does an Astra have?

The powertrain is a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with an electric motor and a 12.4kWh battery pack.

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