Opel Astra L
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.
| Manufacturer | Opel |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1991 |
| Body type | Hatchback |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Opel Astra L (from registration data). 12 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 l ยท 3-cyl | โ | โ | 196 km/h | โ | โ |
| 1.2 l ยท 3-cyl | โ | โ | 207 km/h | โ | โ |
| 1.2 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 174 km/h | โ | โ |
| 1.3 l ยท 3-cyl | โ | โ | 210 km/h | โ | โ |
| 1.4 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 197 km/h | โ | โ |
| 1.5 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 209 km/h | โ | โ |
| 1.5 l ยท 3-cyl | โ | โ | 204 km/h | โ | โ |
| 1.6 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 213 km/h | โ | โ |
| 1.7 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 185 km/h | โ | โ |
| 1.8 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 193 km/h | โ | โ |
| 1.9 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 184 km/h | โ | โ |
| 2.0 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 215 km/h | โ | โ |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
Generations
Other Opel models
Similar Hatchback models
Recalls & safety
2 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Opel Astra L. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU ยท Safety Gate (France)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate ยท alerted 2023-03-03
- Passenger carEU ยท Safety Gate (France)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate ยท alerted 2026-06-12
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Opel recalls.