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Vauxhall Astra Mk V Estate 1.6 (105 Hp) Automatic
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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 V Estate Overview:
Vauxhall Astra (Mk V Estate). With 150 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.8 l/100km). Weighing only 1215 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.5 s). The top speed reaches 180 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6 (105 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The automatic transmission makes this engine more suitable for relaxed city driving, but performance is modest.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is slightly higher than the manual 1.6L, a trade-off for the convenience of an automatic.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and practical estate body style with a large boot.
- • Wide range of efficient and powerful engine options, including strong diesels.
- • Comfortable ride quality and stable handling for daily driving.
- • Good Euro NCAP safety rating for adult occupants.
- • Affordable to buy and maintain on the used market.
Cons:
- • Interior design can feel dated compared to rivals, especially later in its production.
- • Some petrol engines can be thirsty, particularly the larger or older automatic units.
- • Rear visibility can be somewhat limited due to the estate design.
- • Certain common reliability issues reported, particularly with electronics and DPFs on some diesels.
- • Automatic transmissions are older technology, impacting performance and economy.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Mk IV CC: 2000 - 2004).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Vauxhall |
| Model: | Astra |
| Generation: | Mk V Estate |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 (105 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2004 |
| End of production: | 2011 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 105 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 65.7 Hp/l [405mm more] |
| Torque: | 150 Nm @ 3900 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Z16XEP, Z16XE1 More details about the engine Z16XEP, Z16XE1 |
| Engine displacement: | 1598 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 6.1 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 81.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.8 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 180 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.6 kg/Hp, 86.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.1 kg/Nm, 123.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1215 |
| Max. weight: | 1840 |
| Max load: | 625 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 500 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4515 mm mm [405mm more] |
| Width: | 1753 mm mm [43mm more] |
| Height: | 1496 mm mm [71mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2703 mm mm [97mm more] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2033 mm |
| Front track: | 1488 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1488 mm |
| Front overhang: | 871 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 941 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 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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