2011 Vauxhall Astra — Full Specifications

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Astra JGeneration

2009–2014Production

10Engines Listed

Petrol / DieselFuel Types

Pre-facelift2011 Model Year

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The 2011 Vauxhall Astra belongs to the Astra J generation, built 2009–2014. 2011 was year 3 of its run. The Astra K replaced it from 2015. The mid-life facelift arrived in 2012, so a 2011 car is a pre-facelift example. Body styles: hatchback, sports Tourer (estate), GTC (3-door), saloon. The engine range listed for this period includes 1.4 VVT 87-100, 1.4 Turbo 120-140, 1.6 115, 1.6 Turbo 180 and more. Owners often keep a Vauxhall Astra workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.

Astra J Generation: Engines & Body Styles

Vauxhall Astra model years from 2009 to 2014 belong to the same generation, with a mid-life facelift in 2012. The engines below are those listed for this generation in the 2011 period; availability varied by year, trim and market, so confirm the exact engine from the car's paperwork or the badge on the tailgate.

Engine	Fuel	Displacement	Power
1.4 VVT 87-100	Petrol	1.4 L	87–100 PS
1.4 Turbo 120-140	Petrol	1.4 L	120–140 PS
1.6 115	Petrol	1.6 L	115 PS
1.6 Turbo 180	Petrol	1.6 L	180 PS
1.8 140	Petrol	1.8 L	140 PS
2.0 Turbo OPC/VXR 280	Petrol	2 L	280 PS
1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX 95	Diesel	1.3 L	95 PS
1.6 CDTI ecoFLEX 110-136	Diesel	1.6 L	110–136 PS
1.7 CDTI ecoFLEX 110-130	Diesel	1.7 L	110–130 PS
2.0 CDTI 160-165	Diesel	2 L	160–165 PS

Body styles	Hatchback · Sports Tourer (estate) · GTC (3-door) · Saloon
Transmissions	5-speed manual · 6-speed manual · 6-speed automatic · Easytronic automated manual
Generation	Astra J (2009-2015)
Facelift	2012 (2011 car is pre-facelift)

Generation, production years, engines and body styles compiled from Wikipedia; production dates can differ by market. Official fuel economy and CO₂ figures for UK cars are published by the Vehicle Certification Agency and vary by engine and test cycle (NEDC or WLTP), so we do not quote a single figure here.

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Running Costs: 2011 Vauxhall Astra

Running costs for a 2011 Vauxhall Astra depend mostly on which engine it has, how it is driven and the insurance group of that trim. Look up the exact car's tax band and fuel figures from its registration on GOV.UK, and work out fuel spend with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators.

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2011 Vauxhall Astra Safety Rating

Cars sold in the UK and Europe are crash-tested by Euro NCAP, not the US NHTSA, so there is no NHTSA star rating for the Vauxhall Astra. Look the Vauxhall Astra up on Euro NCAP's results page to see the star rating and the test year for this generation; ratings from different years use different criteria and are not directly comparable. To check a specific UK car for open recalls, use the GOV.UK vehicle recalls checker, and see our UK guide to checking a used car's history.

Last updated: 8 November 2026 · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026; European generation and engine data from Wikipedia 7 October 2026

Vehicle data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Always verify with your vehicle handbook or a qualified mechanic. This is a reference tool, not professional advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which generation is the 2011 Vauxhall Astra?

The 2011 Vauxhall Astra is part of the Astra J (2009-2015) generation, produced 2009–2014. The facelift arrived in 2012, so a 2011 car is a pre-facelift example.

What engines did the 2011 Vauxhall Astra come with?

Engines listed for this generation include 1.4 VVT 87-100 (petrol); 1.4 Turbo 120-140 (petrol); 1.6 115 (petrol); 1.6 Turbo 180 (petrol); 1.8 140 (petrol); 2.0 Turbo OPC/VXR 280 (petrol); 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX 95 (diesel); 1.6 CDTI ecoFLEX 110-136 (diesel). Not every engine was sold in every year or market, so check the car's V5C or handbook for the exact unit.

What body styles does the 2011 Vauxhall Astra come in?

This generation was offered as: Hatchback, Sports Tourer (estate), GTC (3-door), Saloon.

What gearbox does the 2011 Vauxhall Astra have?

Transmissions listed for this generation include 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic, Easytronic automated manual, depending on engine and trim.

How safe is the 2011 Vauxhall Astra?

European-market cars are crash-tested by Euro NCAP rather than NHTSA. Search for the Vauxhall Astra at euroncap.com/en/results to see the star rating and the test year for this generation.