Diesel and petrol · 1995–2020
Holden Astra
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Holden Astra. By the official figures, the 2018 uses 6.1 L/100km, about $1,632 a year in Australia.

- Fuel use
- 6.1 L/100km
- 2018 official
- A year's petrol
- $1,632
- at today's prices in Australia
- On a full tank
- 788 km
- 48 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Astra costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Australia first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $14.70 per 100 km | $1,632 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $17.90 per 100 km | $1,970 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £17.09 per 100 miles | £1,196 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $11.27 per 100 miles | $1,522 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Astra L (Opel), 2021–2027
Specs for the 1.2 turbo; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- Astra L (Opel)
- Built
- 2021-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Engine
- Engine
- 1.2 L 3-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,199 cc
- Cylinders
- 3
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 96 kW
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Economy
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
BK (Astra K), 2015–2020
Specs for the 2020 Holden Astra R hatchback 1.4T 6-speed automatic (Australia); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- BK
- Built
- 2016-2020
- Built in
- Poland
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,386 mm
- Width
- 1,809 mm
- Height
- 1,485 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,662 mm
- Ground clearance
- 107 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,304 kg
- Boot
- 360 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 1,210 L
- Towing (braked)
- 1,200 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 1.4 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,399 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 110 kW
- Torque
- 240 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.8 L/100km
- CO₂
- 133 g/km
- Emissions standard
- Euro 6
- Fuel tank
- 48 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2015
- Airbags
- 6
- Auto emergency braking
- No
- ISOFIX points
- 2
Ownership
- Service every
- 12,000 km
- Service every
- 12 months
- Tyres
- 225/45 R17
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
AH (Astra H), 2005–2010
Specs for the 1.8 CD hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- AH (Astra H)
- Built
- 2005-2010
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,249 mm
- Width
- 1,753 mm
- Height
- 1,460 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,614 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,280 kg
- Boot
- 375 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.8 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 103 kW
- Torque
- 175 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8.1 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 52 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2005
- Airbags
- 6
TS (Astra G), 1998–2005
Specs for the 1.8 hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- TS (Astra G)
- Built
- 1998-2005
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,270 mm
- Width
- 1,753 mm
- Height
- 1,438 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,614 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,203 kg
- Boot
- 358 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.8 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,697 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 92 kW
- Torque
- 165 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 51 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★☆
- ANCAP tested
- 2000
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Petrol | 6.2 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 6.1 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 6.1 L/100km | 46 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 6.2 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 8.0 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 6.8 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Diesel | 5.1 L/100km | 56 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Diesel | 7.0 L/100km | 40 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 5.7 L/100km | 50 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 6.5 L/100km | 44 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 5.2 L/100km | 55 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
Holden Astra questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Holden Astra?
The 2018 Holden Astra uses 6.1 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Holden Astra cost to run a year in Australia?
About $1,632 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.41/L and a typical year's driving in Australia.
How far does a Holden Astra go on a full tank?
About 788 km from its 48 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Holden Astra tow?
1,200 kg braked, for the 1.2 turbo.
How big is the Holden Astra's boot?
360 L, for the 1.2 turbo.
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