Opel Astra (hatchback / sedan / Sports Tourer) · K (Astra V)
Generation 5 2015–2021
Lighter and more efficient, European Car of the Year 2016. The 1.4 Turbo 125/150 is the sweet spot; the 1.6 CDTI is quiet and frugal; the facelift 1.2 Turbo three-cylinders are decent but newer. IntelliLux LED matrix lights and AGR seats are the options to want.
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Recognition
How to tell it apart
- •Slim headlights, 'floating' roof with a blacked-out C-pillar; facelift has a new grille and LED signature
- •Sports Tourer estate; no 3-door
2019 facelift
- New PSA-era three-cylinder engines: 1.2 Turbo 110/130/145, 1.5 D 105/122; CVT and 9-speed automatic
- Revised bumpers, LED headlights, new infotainment
Engines
Engines
1.0 Turbo · 105 hp
2015–2019
Petrol · Manual / Automated manual · FWD
Three-cylinder; economical, adequate; Easytronic 3.0 automated manual is still to be avoided.
1.4 (B14XE) · 100 hp
2015–2019
Petrol · Manual · FWD
Basic naturally aspirated 1.4; slow, simple.
1.4 Turbo · 125 hp
2015–2019
Petrol · Manual / Automatic · FWD
Direct-injection turbo (150 hp variant too); the best K petrol; 6-speed automatic available.
1.4 Turbo · 150 hp
2015–2019
Petrol · Manual / Automatic · FWD
Higher-output 1.4 Turbo; quick and frugal.
1.6 Turbo · 200 hp
2016–2019
Petrol · Manual · FWD
The quick one; no OPC on the K.
1.2 Turbo (PSA) · 130 hp
2019–2021
Petrol · Manual / CVT automatic · FWD
Facelift PSA-derived three-cylinder with a wet timing belt (PureTech family); check belt condition and oil changes.
1.6 CDTI · 110 hp
2015–2019
Diesel · Manual / Automatic · FWD
Quiet 'Whisper' diesel (95/110/136 hp, 160 BiTurbo); DPF and AdBlue with age; 6-speed automatic on 136.
1.5 D (PSA) · 122 hp
2019–2021
Diesel · Manual / Automatic · FWD
Facelift three-cylinder diesel with 9-speed automatic option.
| Engine | For sale now | Years | Gearbox · drive | Sought after | Robust | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1.0 Turbo · 105 hp Petrol · 1.0 Turbo · B10XFT | 96 | 2015–2019 | Manual / Automated manual FWD | Three-cylinder; economical, adequate; Easytronic 3.0 automated manual is still to be avoided. | ||
1.4 (B14XE) · 100 hp Petrol · 1.4 100 | 52 | 2015–2019 | Manual FWD | Basic naturally aspirated 1.4; slow, simple. | ||
1.4 Turbo · 125 hp Petrol · 1.4 Turbo 125 · B14XFT | 344 | 2015–2019 | Manual / Automatic FWD | Direct-injection turbo (150 hp variant too); the best K petrol; 6-speed automatic available. | ||
1.4 Turbo · 150 hp Petrol · 1.4 Turbo 150 · B14XFT | 330 | 2015–2019 | Manual / Automatic FWD | Higher-output 1.4 Turbo; quick and frugal. | ||
1.6 Turbo · 200 hp Petrol · 1.6 Turbo 200 · B16SHT | 34 | 2016–2019 | Manual FWD | The quick one; no OPC on the K. | ||
1.2 Turbo (PSA) · 130 hp Petrol · 1.2 Turbo 110/130/145 · F12XHT | 132 | 2019–2021 | Manual / CVT automatic FWD | Facelift PSA-derived three-cylinder with a wet timing belt (PureTech family); check belt condition and oil changes. | ||
1.6 CDTI · 110 hp Diesel · 1.6 CDTI 95/110/136 · B16DTE / B16DTH | 427 | 2015–2019 | Manual / Automatic FWD | Quiet 'Whisper' diesel (95/110/136 hp, 160 BiTurbo); DPF and AdBlue with age; 6-speed automatic on 136. | ||
1.5 D (PSA) · 122 hp Diesel · 1.5 D 105/122 | 175 | 2019–2021 | Manual / Automatic FWD | Facelift three-cylinder diesel with 9-speed automatic option. |
Versions
What the badges mean
Essentia / Enjoy
commonbase
2015–2021
Basic and mid trims.
Dynamic / Elite / Innovation
uncommonequipment line
2015–2021
Higher trims: IntelliLux LED optional, AGR seats, IntelliLink, camera.
Options
Options that matter
uncommon
IntelliLux LED matrix headlights
Class-leading matrix lights; the option to want.
uncommon
AGR ergonomic seats (with massage/ventilation)
Superb seats; ventilated/massage on top trims.
rare
Adaptive cruise control
Rare on Astra K.
uncommon
Leather upholstery
Top trims.
uncommon
Navi 900 IntelliLink
Factory navigation.
common
Heated seats / heated wheel / heated windscreen
Valued.
common
Rear-view camera
Useful.
uncommon
Keyless open & start
Keyless.
uncommon
Lane keep assist / Opel Eye
Assistance.
common
Tow bar
Common on Sports Tourer.
Before you buy
What to know
Strengths
- +Light, efficient, comfortable; excellent IntelliLux lights and AGR seats
- +1.4 Turbo and 1.6 CDTI are reliable
- +Cheap to run; good value used
Expensive when they fail
IntelliLux headlampsDPF
Polish market
Ex-fleet 1.6 CDTI Sports Tourers dominate; private 1.4 Turbo Dynamic/Elite cars with IntelliLux are the desirable ones.
Known weak points
- moderate1.2 Turbo wet timing belt (PSA PureTech, 2019+)Belt degrades in oil; needs inspection and timely replacement with the right oil.Check: Ask about belt inspection/replacement and oil changes.
- moderate1.6 CDTI DPF and AdBlueShort trips clog the DPF; AdBlue faults on late cars.Check: Ask about DPF/AdBlue warnings.
- moderateEasytronic 3.0 (1.0 Turbo)Automated manual; jerky and failure-prone.Check: Prefer manual or the 6-speed automatic.
- noteElectronicsIntelliLink freezes, camera and sensor faults.Check: Test the system.
- noteFleet mileageMany ex-fleet Sports Tourers.Check: Ask for history.
From the market
Real cars on sale right now
From the market
Engines actually on sale
Grouped from 1643 live listings: what people are selling, at what price and mileage.
| Engine | Share | Typical price | Median mileage | Gearbox · drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1.4 Petrol · 150 hp 1.4 Turbo Innovation | 19% | 38 000 PLN | 150 975 km | Manual / Automatic · FWD |
1.4 Petrol · 125 hp 1.4 T Enjoy | 18% | 36 900 PLN | 141 471 km | Manual / Automatic · FWD |
1.6 Diesel · 110 hp 1.6 CDTI Enjoy S&S | 16% | 26 600 PLN | 187 000 km | Manual · FWD |
1.6 Diesel · 136 hp 1.6 CDTI Dynamic S&S | 9% | 28 500 PLN | 177 501 km | Manual / Automatic · FWD |
1.5 Diesel · 122 hp 1.5 CDTI Edition S&S | 6% | 32 900 PLN | 145 000 km | Manual / Automatic · FWD |
1.2 Petrol · 130 hp 1.2 T Edition S&S | 5% | 37 900 PLN | 97 068 km | Manual / Automatic · FWD |
1.0 Petrol · 105 hp 1.0 Turbo Start/Stop Edition | 4% | 29 900 PLN | 126 500 km | Manual / Automatic · FWD |
1.2 Petrol · 145 hp 1.2 T Elegance S&S | 3% | 39 600 PLN | 88 601 km | Manual / Automatic · FWD |
From the market
Price by model year
Typical price and mileage for each model year on sale.
From the market
Most common versions
- Turbo Innovation47
- T Enjoy30
- T Dynamic29
- Turbo Start/Stop Dynamic28
- Turbo Dynamic28
- Sport25
- Turbo Edition25
- Enjoy S&S23
From the market
Equipment seen most often
Radio 94%ESP stability control 91%Electric front windows 91%USB socket 89%Electric rear windows 89%Traction control 89%Driver airbag 86%Passenger airbag 86%Isofix child seat anchors 86%Rain sensor 83%ABS 80%Leather steering wheel 80%Cruise control 77%Bluetooth 77%
Our picks
Versions worth looking for
1.4 Turbo 150 Elite with IntelliLux and AGR seats
The best Astra K.
1.6 CDTI 136 automatic Sports Tourer
Quiet, frugal family estate.