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Opel Astra

2023 Opel Astra GSe
2023 Opel Astra GSe. Photo: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons

Opel has built the Astra since 1991. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 12 of them, from the 2004 Opel Astra to the 2026 Opel Astra. Body styles here: Convertible, Hatchback and Wagon. Sold new in Europe and Asia.

Built
1991–today
Brand from
Germany
Part of
Stellantis
Body styles
Convertible, Hatchback and Wagon
Sold new in
Europe and Asia
In the catalog
12 cars

How it changed

Power went from 125 hp in the 2004 Astra to 150 hp in the 2026 Astra. It got heavier along the way: 1,405 kg for the 2004 car, 1,607 kg for the 2026. The most powerful here is the 2013 Opel Astra OPC at 280 hp (209 kW), more than 60% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2013 Opel Astra OPC, in 6.0 s.

Every Astra in the catalog

2023 Opel Astra Electric

2023 Opel Astra Electric

156 hp

Opel Astra Electric underlines the electrifying driving pleasure with an equally inspiring, clear and bold design and top equipment. Numerous electronic aids are on board as standard.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2023 Opel Astra GSe

2023 Opel Astra GSe

156 hp

The Opel Astra is a compact car/small family car (C-segment) developed and produced by the German automaker Opel since 1991, currently at its sixth generation. It was first launched in September 1991 as a direct replacement to the Opel Kadett. As of 2025, the car slots between the smaller Corsa supermini and the larger Frontera subcompact crossover SUV.

Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons

Specs side by side

CarPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedWeightEngineDriveGearbox
2004 Astra125 hp (93 kW)207 lb-ft (281 Nm)10.9 s127 mph (204 km/h)1,405 kg (3,097 lb)2.2 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive5-speed manual
2006 Astra OPC241 hp (180 kW)236 lb-ft (320 Nm)6.4 s152 mph (245 km/h)1,293 kg (2,851 lb)2.0 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive6-speed manual
2007 Astra150 hp (112 kW)236 lb-ft (320 Nm)9.2 s129 mph (208 km/h)1,350 kg (2,976 lb)1.9 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive6-speed manual
2007 Astra Sedan110 hp (82 kW)192 lb-ft (260 Nm)12.3 s112 mph (180 km/h)1,240 kg (2,734 lb)1.7 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive6-speed manual
2011 Astra Sports Tourer160 hp (119 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)9.5 s132 mph (212 km/h)1,550 kg (3,417 lb)2.0 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive6-speed manual
2012 Astra GTC197 hp (147 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)7.9 s139 mph (224 km/h)1,571 kg (3,463 lb)2.0 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive6-speed manual
2013 Astra OPC280 hp (209 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)6.0 s155 mph (249 km/h)1,550 kg (3,417 lb)2.0 L 4Front Wheel Drive6 speed manual
2013 Astra Sedan110 hp (82 kW)207 lb-ft (281 Nm)12.6 s119 mph (192 km/h)1,405 kg (3,097 lb)1.7 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive6-speed manual
2020 Astra Sports Tourer122 hp (91 kW)221 lb-ft (300 Nm)———1.5 L inline-3Front Wheel Drive9-speed automatic
2023 Astra Electric156 hp (116 kW)199 lb-ft (270 Nm)——————
2023 Astra GSe156 hp (116 kW)199 lb-ft (270 Nm)——————
2026 Astra150 hp (112 kW)184 lb-ft (249 Nm)7.6 s140 mph (225 km/h)1,607 kg (3,543 lb)1.6 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive7-speed automatic eDCT

Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.

Rivals

Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:

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