The Vauxhall Astra is a five-seat family hatchback or estate, offered with petrol, plug-in hybrid or electric power and three trim levels. This page explains which body, powertrain and trim suits which kind of driver before you pick a deal.
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View dealThe Vauxhall Astra is Vauxhall's five-seat family car, sold as a hatchback or an estate, and it is the model the brand sits above the smaller Corsa and alongside its crossovers. It's about 4.37 m long in hatchback form, so it fits a normal driveway and a multi-storey without fuss.
It suits drivers who want a conventional family car rather than an SUV: parents doing school runs and motorway trips, company car drivers chasing lower tax, and anyone who'd rather sit low than high. Reviewers consistently describe it as handsome outside, sensible and slightly sombre inside, and composed rather than exciting to drive.
The choice is straightforward. Two bodies (hatchback or estate), three powertrains (petrol, plug-in hybrid or electric) and three trims - Griffin, GS and Ultimate.
Vauxhall Astra key facts
| Body styles | Hatchback, Estate |
|---|---|
| Powertrains | Petrol, Plug-in hybrid, Electric (128–192 bhp) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Boot | 352–597 litres, up to 1,634 litres seats folded |
| Electric range (WLTP) | 281 miles |
| Economy (WLTP) | 46.3–58.9 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 current car is the eighth-generation Astra, on sale in this form since 2026. A small number of previous-shape cars may still be around while stocks last, so check the version on any individual deal.
The Astra name has been a fixture of British roads for decades, and this generation shifted it upmarket with sharper styling. Road testers tend to praise the firm but well-controlled ride and the supportive front seats; the usual criticisms are a dark cabin and steering that doesn't reward enthusiastic driving.
Practically, it seats five, carries between 352 and 597 litres of luggage depending on the version you pick, and comes with a three-year or 60,000-mile manufacturer warranty.
Two shapes, same car underneath. The hatchback is the compact one at about 4.37 m long; the estate stretches the back end for a much bigger boot and a slightly longer wheelbase. Both seat five and use the same powertrains and trims.
The Astra hatchback is 4.37 m long with a 2.68 m wheelbase and a boot of 352 to 422 litres with the rear seats up, rising to as much as 1,339 litres folded. The easiest version to park.
The Astra estate is 4.64 m long and carries 516 to 597 litres behind the rear seats, or up to 1,634 litres folded. You give up a little manoeuvrability; dog owners and cyclists will think that a fair trade.
Because the standard kit list is unusually complete for a family car, which matters more on a lease than a long options list you'd pay for monthly. Every Astra, in every trim, gets adaptive cruise control, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, keyless entry and start, built-in navigation, climate control and LED headlights.
Safety and assistance are standard across the range too: autonomous emergency braking, automatic high beam and front and rear parking sensors. Towing capacity runs up to 1,400 kg braked on the strongest versions, and every car carries a tyre repair kit rather than a spare wheel.
Servicing is every 12 months or between 8,000 and 20,000 miles depending on the version - worth knowing before you set your annual mileage. Our guide to choosing your car covers how to match mileage and term to how you actually drive.
Three choices: petrol if you don't want to plug in, plug-in hybrid if you can charge at home but still do long trips, electric if most of your driving is predictable and you have somewhere to charge.
A 1.2-litre turbo with 128 to 143 bhp, front-wheel drive, and a choice of manual or automatic. WLTP economy is quoted between 46.3 and 58.9 mpg depending on version. It's the simplest option, and on the same version the automatic is often the cheaper monthly rental of the two.
A 1.6-litre turbo petrol with a 17.2 kWh battery, 192 bhp in total and an automatic gearbox. It accelerates from 0-62 mph in 7.6 seconds, and it charges at up to 7 kW - around 2.9 hours from 20-80% at 7.4 kW on the best version. It works best with a home charger.
A 55.4 kWh battery, 154 bhp, automatic, front-wheel drive, with a WLTP range of up to 281 miles. Rapid charging peaks at 100 kW, giving 20-80% in 32 minutes on the best version. Company car drivers and home chargers will find it the easiest case to make.
| Petrol | Electric | Plug-in hybrid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boot | 422–597 litres | 352–516 litres | 352–516 litres |
| Power | 128–143 bhp | 154 bhp | 192 bhp |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 0–62 mph | 9–10 s | – | 7.6 s |
| Braked towing | 1100–1400 kg | – | 1330–1380 kg |
| Economy (WLTP) | 48.7–50.4 mpg | – | – |
| Battery | – | 55.4 kWh | 17.2 kWh |
| Electric range (WLTP) | – | 281 miles | – |
Griffin already covers the essentials, GS is the sharper-looking one with more cabin tech, and Ultimate is the comfort-and-assistance flagship. All three share the same standard safety kit.
The entry trim brings 17-inch "Kadet" alloys with locking wheel bolts, cloth upholstery, satellite navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a heated steering wheel, an electrically adjustable driver's seat, rain-sensing wipers and an auto-dimming mirror. A fixed towbar is available as an option.
The Griffin is currently available from £334.82 a month.
GS swaps in 18-inch black "Pentagon" alloys and adds a 180-degree rear-view camera, customisable ambient lighting in eight colours, the Pure Panel Pro display, dual-zone climate control, front sports seats and power-folding mirrors.
The GS is currently available from £377.70 a month. Against the Griffin, that is currently £42.88/mo more expensive.
On petrol versions Ultimate is the step up from Griffin, with 18-inch diamond-cut "Pentagon" alloys, a 180-degree rear-view camera, wireless phone charging and a powered tailgate. It also adds a head-up display, massaging front seats, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, active lane-change assist and roof rails, with an opening panoramic roof available as an option.
The Ultimate is currently available from £382.12 a month. Against the Griffin, that is currently £47.29/mo more expensive.
If you're weighing the Astra against the rest of the class, the Volkswagen Golf, the CUPRA Leon and the Peugeot 308 all cover similar ground, while the BYD Dolphin is a smaller electric-only alternative. More options sit on our Vauxhall leasing page.
Specifications from Vauxhall's UK data; equipment, boot space, towing limits and availability vary by body, powertrain and trim, so check the individual deal before ordering.
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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