Petrol and plug-in hybrid · 1993–2025
Opel Astra
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Opel Astra. By the official figures, the 2025 uses 4.6 L/100km, about $1,488 a year in New Zealand.
- Fuel use
- 4.6 L/100km
- 2025 official
- A year's petrol
- $1,488
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- On a full tank
- 1,043 km
- 48 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Astra costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $13.52 per 100 km | $1,488 |
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $11.11 per 100 km | $1,233 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £12.91 per 100 miles | £904 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $8.51 per 100 miles | $1,149 |
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.
L, 2021–2027
Specs for the 1.2 Turbo; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- L
- Built
- 2021-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,369 mm
- Width
- 1,808 mm
- Height
- 1,486 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,662 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,270 kg
- Boot
- 371 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.2 L 3-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,271 cc
- Cylinders
- 3
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 96 kW
- Torque
- 210 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 4.7 L/100km
- CO₂
- 121 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 48 L
Safety
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
J, 2009–2015
Specs for the 1.4 Turbo; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- J
- Built
- 2009-2015
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,420 mm
- Width
- 1,814 mm
- Height
- 1,509 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,685 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,308 kg
- Boot
- 371 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.4 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,398 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 103 kW
- Torque
- 200 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6.2 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 56 L
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2009
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.2 L/100km | 235 mpg | 196 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 4.6 L/100km | 61 mpg | 51 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.2 L/100km | 235 mpg | 196 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 4.6 L/100km | 61 mpg | 51 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 4.6 L/100km | 61 mpg | 51 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.2 L/100km | 235 mpg | 196 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 6.2 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 5.5 L/100km | 51 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
Opel Astra questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Opel Astra?
The 2025 Opel Astra uses 4.6 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Opel Astra cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $1,488 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
How far does a Opel Astra go on a full tank?
About 1,043 km from its 48 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Opel Astra's boot?
371 L, for the 1.2 Turbo.
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