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1996 Opel Astra
Germany
Gasoline
FWD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1996
Make
Opel
Model
Astra
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
F Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.6i
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
75 hp
Power (kW)
55 kW
Torque
128 Nm (94 lb-ft)
Top speed
160 km/h
(99 mph)
0–60 mph
13.8 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
14.5 seconds
Displacement
1,598 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,051 mm
(159.5 in)
Width
1,688 mm
(66.5 in)
Height
1,410 mm
(55.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,517 mm
(99.1 in)
Curb weight
980 kg
(2,161 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,600 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
15W-40
20W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
3.5 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
79 mm
(3.1 in)
Stroke
81.5 mm
(3.2 in)
Compression Ratio
9.6 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Timing Interval
120,000 km / 8 years
Air Filter
30,000 km / 2 years
Fuel Filter
30,000 km / 2 years
Spark Plug
60,000 km / 4 years
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Interior Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Brakes Material
Steel
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
Double Wishbone
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
52 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
10 – 11.7 litres / 100 km
Highway
5.7 – 6.5 litres / 100 km
Combined
7.3 – 8.4 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,424 mm
(56.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,423 mm
(56.0 in)
Turning Circle
10.5 m
Ground Clearance
135 mm
(5.3 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1505 – 1525 kg
(3,318 – 3,362 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
800 – 1000 kg
(1,764 – 2,205 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
500 kg
(1,102 lb)
Cargo Capacity
525 kg
(1,157 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg
(220 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Roof Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Platform
General Motors Platforms
T Platform (FWD)
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Heated
Optional
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Special Features
Headlight Washers
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
100
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
56.6
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Temporary
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
Alloy
Optional
Aluminium
Optional
Steel
Optional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Optional
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
CD
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Coin Holder
Yes
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Lockable
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Other Equipment
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Front
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Optional
Number of Spokes
4
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
360 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,200 litres
Design
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Entry Guard Material
Plastic
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Seat Colour
Orange
Stitching Colour
Grey
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Features
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Centre Rear Seat
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Brake Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Optional
Other Features
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Yes
Airbags
Frontal Airbag
Driver: Optional
Passenger: Optional
Rear: -
Child Protection
Isofix
Passenger: -
Rear: Optional
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Front Panel
Yes
Passenger Seat
in Front of
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Astra
Model
21 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Astra Standard
1995–2026
Astra Hatchback Generations
1 of 9
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F Facelift
1995–1998
Year
1996
Powertrain
1.6i
Horsepower
75 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
HatchbackHatchback
FWD
Gasoline