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Vauxhall Astra Mk II Belmont 1.6 D (54 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 II Belmont Overview:
Vauxhall Astra (Mk II Belmont). With 96 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 960 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 19.5 s). The top speed reaches 152 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6 D (54 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The least powerful engine in the lineup, the 1.6 D is notably slow, with a 0-100 km/h time of 19.5 seconds, making it suitable only for very relaxed driving.
Fuel Economy
Achieving 6.1 l/100 km, this diesel engine was designed purely for maximum fuel efficiency, offering excellent economy at the expense of any meaningful performance.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Wide range of economical engine options
- • Practical and spacious sedan body style
- • Generally reliable and easy to maintain
- • Affordable purchase and running costs
- • Simple, functional interior design
Cons:
- • Outdated safety features by modern standards
- • Basic interior comfort and amenities
- • Some engines offer very modest performance
- • Prone to rust in older models
- • Lack of modern driving aids
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(CC: 1983 - 1984).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Vauxhall |
| Model: | Astra |
| Generation: | Mk II Belmont |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 D (54 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1984 |
| End of production: | 1989 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 54 Hp @ 4600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 33.8 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Torque: | 96 Nm @ 2400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 16D, 16DA More details about the engine 16D, 16DA |
| Engine displacement: | 1598 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Precombustion chamber injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l |
| Coolant: | 7.7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 79.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 23:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.1 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 19.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 19.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 152 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 17.8 kg/Hp, 56.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 10 kg/Nm, 100 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 18.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 960 |
| Max. weight: | 1465 |
| Max load: | 505 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 550 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4218 mm mm |
| Width: | 1658 mm mm |
| Height: | 1400 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2520 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1400 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1405 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 | Manual |
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