Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
The sixth generation of the Astra broke cover in 2009 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and GM sold the car under the Vauxhall brand in UK, continuing a long line of successful stories for this compact vehicle.
In 2009, Opel/Vauxhall unveiled the Astra as a hatchback, and in the following year, it was unveiled as a station wagon, also named Sports Tourer, at the Paris Motor Show. But customers also expected other shapes, including the three-door version known as the GTC (Grand Tourer Compact). Unlike its brothers, this version was aimed at the younger generation due to its sporty shape and punchy engines. Unfortunately, the timing was not the best possible since the world financial crisis that affected all automakers bit hard from GM’s European arm. Still, the GTC was appreciated, and Vauxhall’s fans waited for it.
With a new front fascia that resembled the Vauxhall Insignia, the GTC featured L-shaped daytime running lights integrated into the headlights. Between them, the automaker placed a narrow grille adorned by a chromed slat that supported the automaker’s badge. The 2011 GTC featured a more aggressive lower bumper design than the rest of the Astra range. It had a broad lower grille flanked by a pair of side scoops that housed the fog lamps.
While it wasn’t the first GTC in the Astra’s history, the 2011 model year came with a few enhancements that made it special. Like its predecessors, it was not a three-door version of the five-door hatchback. Its raked windshield, followed by a curved roof, made it special. From its profile, the sculptured lines that adorned the doors and the rear quarter panels created a dynamic image for the car. Finally, at the back, the raked-forward tailgate was adorned by the taillights. These, in turn, were extended from the rear quarter panels onto the tailgate’s panel.
Inside, the automaker offered a set of bucket seats. Between them, the automaker placed a center console that housed the infotainment’s system rotary button, the gear stick, and the handbrake. At the front, the bucket seats provided little side bolstering, but Vauxhall offered an option for sports seats with high bolstered areas. The large dials of the speedometer and tachometer filled the instrument cluster that fronted the driver. Above them, in the middle, the automaker added the fuel level and coolant temperature gauges. Thanks to the stylish dashboard with a sloped-down center stack filled with buttons, the Astra GTC looked modern. In the back, thanks to the longer wheelbase than the regular five-door hatchback, there was enough legroom for the rear passengers, although the sloped-down roof line could create some headroom issues for taller people.
Under the hood, the automaker installed a wide range of diesel and gasoline paired with either a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic. Power went to the front axle only.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L ecoFLEX (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | l4 |
Displacement: | 1398 cm3 |
Power: | 75 KW @ 6000 RPM 102 HP @ 6000 RPM 101 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 96 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 130 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.8 gallons (56.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111 mph (179 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.5 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: | Solid Disks |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.8 in (4465 mm) |
Width: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.4/62.5 in (1,585/1,588 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.1 in (2695 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.1 cuFT (371 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2912 lbs (1321 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4147 lbs (1881 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 40 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 139 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L Turbo ecoFLEX (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | l4 |
Displacement: | 1398 cm3 |
Power: | 88 KW @ 4200-6000 RPM 120 HP @ 4200-6000 RPM 118 BHP @ 4200-6000 RPM |
Torque: | 162 lb-ft @ 1850-4900 RPM 220 Nm @ 1850-4900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.8 gallons (56.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 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: | Solid Disks |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.8 in (4465 mm) |
Width: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.4/62.5 in (1,585/1,588 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.1 in (2695 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.1 cuFT (371 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2912 lbs (1321 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4147 lbs (1881 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 40 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 139 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L Turbo ecoFLEX (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | l4 |
Displacement: | 1398 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 4900-6000 RPM 140 HP @ 4900-6000 RPM 138 BHP @ 4900-6000 RPM |
Torque: | 162 lb-ft @ 1850-4900 RPM 220 Nm @ 1850-4900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.8 gallons (56.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 125 mph (201 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6 speed manual or automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Disks |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.8 in (4465 mm) |
Width: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.4/62.5 in (1,585/1,588 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.1 in (2695 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.1 cuFT (371 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2912 lbs (1321 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4147 lbs (1881 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 40 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 139 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L Turbo (180 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | l4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 132 KW @ 5500 RPM 179 HP @ 5500 RPM 177 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 162 lb-ft @ 1850-4900 RPM 220 Nm @ 1850-4900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.8 gallons (56.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.3 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: | Solid Disks |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.8 in (4465 mm) |
Width: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.4/62.5 in (1,585/1,588 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.1 in (2695 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.1 cuFT (371 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2912 lbs (1321 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4147 lbs (1881 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 40 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 168 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L CDTI (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | l4 |
Displacement: | 1686 cm3 |
Power: | 82 KW @ 4000 RPM 111 HP @ 4000 RPM 110 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 207 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM 281 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.8 gallons (56.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113 mph (182 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 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: | Solid Disks |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.8 in (4465 mm) |
Width: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.4/62.5 in (1,585/1,588 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.1 in (2695 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.1 cuFT (371 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2912 lbs (1321 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4147 lbs (1881 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 57 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 45 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 52 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 119 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L CDTI (130 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | l4 |
Displacement: | 1686 cm3 |
Power: | 96 KW @ 4000 RPM 131 HP @ 4000 RPM 129 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 2000-2500 RPM 300 Nm @ 2000-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.8 gallons (56.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 122 mph (196 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.8 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: | Solid Disks |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.8 in (4465 mm) |
Width: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.4/62.5 in (1,585/1,588 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.1 in (2695 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.1 cuFT (371 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2912 lbs (1321 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4147 lbs (1881 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 57 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 45 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 52 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 119 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L CDTI (165 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | l4 |
Displacement: | 1956 cm3 |
Power: | 121 KW @ 4000 RPM 165 HP @ 4000 RPM 162 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM 350 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.8 gallons (56.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6 speed manual or automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Disks |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.8 in (4465 mm) |
Width: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.4/62.5 in (1,585/1,588 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.1 in (2695 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.1 cuFT (371 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2912 lbs (1321 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4147 lbs (1881 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 55 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 127 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L CDTI (195 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | l4 |
Displacement: | 1956 cm3 |
Power: | 145 KW @ 4000 RPM 197 HP @ 4000 RPM 194 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM 400 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.8 gallons (56.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 139 mph (224 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.9 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: | Solid Disks |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.8 in (4465 mm) |
Width: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.4/62.5 in (1,585/1,588 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.1 in (2695 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.1 cuFT (371 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2912 lbs (1321 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4147 lbs (1881 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 34.9 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 189 g/km |