Segment: Compact
Production years: 2007, 2008, 2009
Opel introduced the Astra H in 2004 in a few shapes and sizes, but it didn't bother offering it as a four-door sedan until 2007 when it launched it at the Istanbul Motor Show.
The world financial crisis bit hard on the automotive industry, and Opel was one of the brands that suffered the most. Moreover, its lineup was not completed since it lacked a sedan version to compete in the compact segment against other European competitors. That mistake was fixed in 2007, albeit it was too late. Opel was already in big debt, and GM tried to sell the brand.
Sporting the same front fascia as the facelifted version of the rest of the Astra range, the four-door vehicle was aimed at car-fleet owners and modest families that couldn't afford a mid-size sedan but wished for one. The three lamps that shared the same headlights' glass were more appropriate for a sporty vehicle than a family sedan, but Opel aimed this at younger customers. The car's profile was similar to the rest of the range until the C-pillar, which was sloped down to meet the short and tall trunk. At the back, the carmaker installed a pair of taillights that resembled those installed on its bigger brother, the Vectra, with the same chromed badge decorating the trunk's lid.
Inside, a pair of bucket seats were fitted for the front passengers, while at the back, a split-folding bench was comfortable enough for two occupants. It could fit three, but with some sacrifices in the comfort department.
Under the hood, the German carmaker bet on enhanced turbo-diesel and gasoline engines. It shined in the fuel efficiency contest with the 1.3-liter, Fiat-sourced oil-burner. The most powerful version of the Astra Sedan was a 140 PS (139 hp) gasoline engine.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16V 5MT FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 6000 RPM 116 HP @ 6000 RPM 114 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 114 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 155 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118.8 mph (191 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.6 in (4587 mm) |
Width: | 69 in (1753 mm) |
Height: | 57.4 in (1458 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.6/58.2 in (1,488/1,478 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.4 in (2703 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2612 lbs (1185 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3880 lbs (1760 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 158 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 16V 4AT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1796 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 6300 RPM 140 HP @ 6300 RPM 138 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 129 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 175 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.6 in (4587 mm) |
Width: | 69 in (1753 mm) |
Height: | 57.4 in (1458 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.6/58.2 in (1,488/1,478 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.4 in (2703 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2712 lbs (1230 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3968 lbs (1800 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 186 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 16V 5MT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1796 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 6300 RPM 140 HP @ 6300 RPM 138 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 129 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 175 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 128.6 mph (207 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.6 in (4587 mm) |
Width: | 69 in (1753 mm) |
Height: | 57.4 in (1458 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.6/58.2 in (1,488/1,478 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.4 in (2703 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2712 lbs (1230 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3968 lbs (1800 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.9 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 178 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L CDTI 6MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1248 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 4000 RPM 90 HP @ 4000 RPM 89 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 200 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106.9 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.6 in (4587 mm) |
Width: | 69 in (1753 mm) |
Height: | 57.4 in (1458 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.6/58.2 in (1,488/1,478 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.4 in (2703 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 137 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L CDTI 6MT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1686 cm3 |
Power: | 80.9 KW @ 3800 RPM 110 HP @ 3800 RPM 108 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 192 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 260 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.8 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.6 in (4587 mm) |
Width: | 69 in (1753 mm) |
Height: | 57.4 in (1458 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.6/58.2 in (1,488/1,478 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.4 in (2703 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2734 lbs (1240 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 135 g/km |