VAUXHALL ASTRA HATCHBACK 1.6 Plug-in Hybrid 195 Ultimate 5dr e-DCT7
From £486.29 per month inc. VAT
View dealA plain-English guide to leasing the Vauxhall Astra Hatchback, covering the petrol, plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains and the Griffin, GS and Ultimate trims. It explains what each version gives you, how the Hatchback compares with the Astra Estate, and what to check before you order.
From £486.29 per month inc. VAT
View dealThe Vauxhall Astra Hatchback is a five-seat family car, 4.37 metres long, sold with petrol, plug-in hybrid or fully electric power. It's the conventional, low-slung alternative to the small SUVs most families end up looking at.
It sits in the middle of Vauxhall's car range: bigger and more grown-up than the Corsa, less bulky than the brand's crossovers. The current Astra Hatchback is the eighth-generation car, on sale in this form since 2026, and a small number of previous-shape versions may still be around while stocks last.
The choice is simpler than it looks. One body style on this page, three powertrains, and three trims - Griffin, GS and Ultimate - so most people land on the right car in two decisions: how it's powered, and how much kit they want.
Vauxhall Astra Hatchback key facts
| Body style | Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Powertrains | Petrol, Plug-in hybrid, Electric (128–192 bhp) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Boot | 352–422 litres, up to 1,339 litres seats folded |
| Electric range (WLTP) | 281 miles |
| Economy (WLTP) | 47.9–58.9 mpg |
| Braked towing | up to 1,400 kg |
| Manufacturer warranty | 3 years / 60,000 miles |
Manufacturer data for the versions we currently offer. Last updated 5 October 2026.
The Astra Hatchback is a five-door, five-seat family hatchback with a boot of 352 to 422 litres depending on which powertrain you pick, rising to between 1,268 and 1,339 litres with the rear seats folded. Vauxhall covers it with a three-year, 60,000-mile warranty.
Reviewers consistently praise two things: the styling, which most rate as the sharpest-looking car in this class, and the front seats, which are contoured for back support and get singled out on long drives. The common criticism is rear space - headroom and legroom behind a tall driver are tighter than in some rivals - and a cabin that's sensibly laid out but sober in its materials.
Road testers also note it's easy and relaxed rather than sporty: light steering, a tidy turning circle, comfortable at motorway speeds. The Astra name has been on British roads since 1980.
Choose the Hatchback if you want the shorter, easier-to-park car; choose the Astra Estate if load space decides it. Both seat five and stand 1.44 m tall, so the difference is length and luggage, not headroom.
The Hatchback is 4.37 m long with 352 to 422 litres of boot space. The Estate stretches to 4.64 m on a longer 2.73 m wheelbase and offers 516 to 597 litres behind the rear seats, or up to 1,634 litres folded - a big jump if you carry dogs, buggies or bikes regularly.
Towing is close: the Hatchback is rated at 1,150 to 1,400 kg braked depending on version, the Estate at 1,100 to 1,400 kg. To see both bodies side by side, start from the full Vauxhall Astra range.
Because the standard kit list is strong from the entry trim up, and leasing keeps you in a car covered by its three-year, 60,000-mile manufacturer warranty for the whole contract. Servicing falls every 12 months or 8,000 to 20,000 miles depending on version.
Every Astra Hatchback, whatever the trim, comes with adaptive cruise control, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, keyless entry and start, built-in navigation, climate control, front and rear parking sensors and LED headlights. On the safety side you get autonomous emergency braking, lane-keep assist, traffic sign recognition and automatic high beam as standard.
Practically, it's a five-seat hatchback with a tyre repair kit rather than a spare wheel, and a fuel tank of 42 to 52 litres on the combustion versions. Worth knowing before you order: check the boot and seat layout suit your daily routine before ordering.
Three choices: petrol if you can't charge, electric if you can, plug-in hybrid if you want both.
The 1.2-litre turbo three-cylinder gives 128 to 143 bhp, with a manual or automatic gearbox, driving the front wheels. WLTP economy is 47.9 to 58.9 mpg and CO2 108 to 134 g/km. It has the biggest boot in the range at 422 litres, and tows up to 1,400 kg braked.
A 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine with a 17.2 kWh battery, 192 bhp in total, automatic only. It's the quickest Astra Hatchback at 7.6 seconds to 62 mph. It needs plugging in to make sense - 20-80% takes 2.9 hours at 7.4 kW on the best version - and the boot drops to 352 litres.
A 55.4 kWh battery and a 154 bhp motor, automatic, front-wheel drive, with up to 281 miles of WLTP range. Rapid charging peaks at 100 kW, giving 20-80% in 32 minutes on the best version, or 3.3 hours at 11 kW at home. Boot is 352 litres. New to EVs? Our electric car guide covers the basics.
| Petrol | Electric | Plug-in hybrid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boot | 422 litres | 352 litres | 352 litres |
| Power | 128–143 bhp | 154 bhp | 192 bhp |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 0–62 mph | 9–9.7 s | – | 7.6 s |
| Braked towing | 1150–1400 kg | – | 1380 kg |
| Economy (WLTP) | 49.6–50.4 mpg | – | – |
| Battery | – | 55.4 kWh | 17.2 kWh |
| Electric range (WLTP) | – | 281 miles | – |
Griffin already covers the essentials, so the question is really how much extra tech and trim you want.
The entry trim, on 17-inch "Kadet" alloy wheels with cloth upholstery and locking wheel bolts. It includes satellite navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a heated steering wheel, an electrically adjustable driver's seat, DAB radio, rain-sensing wipers and an electric parking brake. A fixed towbar is available as an option.
GS moves to 18-inch "Pentagon" alloys in black and adds a 180-degree rear-view camera, dual-zone climate control, ambient lighting in eight colours, front sports seats, power-folding mirrors and the Pure Panel Pro display. Cloth upholstery again, and the fixed towbar stays on the options list.
Ultimate fits 18-inch diamond-cut "Pentagon" alloys and adds a head-up display, a 10-way electric driver's seat with massage function, wireless phone charging, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and active lane-change assist. An opening panoramic roof is optional. Paint choices run to seven colours across the range.
If you're weighing up the class, the Volkswagen Golf and Peugeot 308 cover much the same ground, the CUPRA Leon takes a sportier line, and the BYD Dolphin is a smaller electric-only option. More from the brand sits on our Vauxhall leasing page.
Specifications from Vauxhall's UK data; equipment, figures and availability vary by version, so check the individual deal before ordering. FVL has arranged vehicle leases for over 25 years.
Page updated 5 October 2026 by First Vehicle Leasing. Prices and availability shown on this page are live and change as deals are refreshed.
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