Vauxhall Astra insurance group
6–35 of 50
Fuel cost at today's prices (updated weekly)
Typical Vauxhall Astra running cost for a private driver at 8,000 miles/year. Based on 42 mpg official combined, adjusted ~12% for real-world driving, at today's average pump price of 159.89p/litre petrol (updated 3 Aug 2026).
Pump prices: DESNZ weekly road fuel prices; electricity: DESNZ Quarterly Energy Prices — both Open Government Licence v3.0, updated weekly/quarterly. An estimate for comparison, not a guaranteed cost; your economy, mileage and tariff will vary.
Official MPG, CO₂ & insurance by trim
Trim-level specifications for the Vauxhall Astra (Petrol Parallel PHEV, Petrol, Diesel), across 800 recorded variants.
- 79–276 bhp
- Power
- 5.8s
- 0–60 mph (fastest)
- 155 mph
- Top speed
- 999–1,998 cc
- Engine
- 30–85 mpg
- Fuel economy
- 23–223 g/km
- CO₂
- 41 mi
- Electric range (max)
- £190
- Road tax (VED)
- 6–35 of 50
- Insurance group
- 4,374 mm
- Length
- 2,033 mm
- Width
- 1,485 mm
- Height
- 2,662 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,338 kg
- Weight
- 5
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5★
- Adult
- 4★
- Child
- 1★
- Pedestrian
The Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (04-10) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:
| Trim | Fuel | Power | MPG | CO₂ | Ins. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Turbo Hybrid [136] Design 5dr e-DCT6Automatic | Petrol | 134 bhp | 48.7 - 62.8 mpg | 105 | 20 |
| 1.6 Hybrid GSe 5dr AutoAutomatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 221 bhp | 45.6 mpg | 25 | 31 |
| 1.6 Plug-in Hybrid Design 5dr AutoAutomatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 177 bhp | 46.3 mpg | 23 | — |
| 1.2 Turbo 130 GS Line 5drManual | Petrol | 128 bhp | 49.6 - 50.4 mpg | 126 | 18 |
| 1.6 Hybrid Elite 5dr AutoAutomatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 177 bhp | — | 31 | — |
| 1.2 Turbo 130 Design 5drManual | Petrol | 128 bhp | 43.5 - 53.3 mpg | 124 | 17 |
| 1.5 Turbo D Design 5drManual | Diesel | 128 bhp | 64.2 - 67.3 mpg | 114 | 19 |
| 1.5 Turbo D Design 5dr AutoAutomatic | Diesel | 128 bhp | 56.5 - 58.9 mpg | 127 | 19 |
| 1.2 Turbo 130 Business Edition 5dr AutoAutomatic | Petrol | 128 bhp | 49.6 - 51.4 mpg | 126 | 19 |
| 1.5 Turbo D Business Edition 5drManual | Diesel | 128 bhp | 62.8 - 64.2 mpg | 115 | — |
| 1.5 Turbo D Business Edition 5dr AutoAutomatic | Diesel | 128 bhp | 60.1 - 62.8 mpg | 118 | — |
| 1.2 Turbo Design 5drManual | Petrol | 108 bhp | 44.8 - 53.3 mpg | 124 | 16 |
Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.
Annual VED (road tax) bands
| CO₂ band | Annual VED | Share of stock |
|---|---|---|
| F | £225 | 25% |
| H | £325 | 25% |
| Standard rate | £200 | 25% |
| J | £410 | 25% |
Indicative standard-rate VED. Cars over £40k list price pay an additional supplement for years 2–6.
Fuel mix in stock
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to run a Vauxhall Astra?
- The main costs for running a Vauxhall Astra include fuel, insurance, annual road tax, and routine servicing. You'll also need to consider depreciation over time. A used Vauxhall Astra can be purchased from £5990, or from £145 per month (representative finance example, subject to status).
- Is a used Vauxhall Astra expensive to maintain?
- Maintenance costs for a used Vauxhall Astra typically depend on its age and mileage. Older vehicles or those with higher mileage may require more frequent or significant repairs. Generally, Vauxhall parts are widely available, which can help keep service costs reasonable.
- How many used Vauxhall Astras are currently for sale?
- As of 5 September 2026, there are 3 used Vauxhall Astras currently available. These models range in year from 2017 to 2021.