Opel Astra H or Opel Astra J?

2004–2010 vs 2009–2015 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon/Hatchback 3-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon/Sedan

In short

Length: Astra H 4,587 mm, Astra J 4,698 mm — a 11 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: Astra H 4.7 l/100 km, Astra J 4.2 l/100 km.
Power: Astra H 59–177 kW, Astra J 70–206 kW.
Standard equipment: Astra H 22 items (Essentia), Astra J 24 items (Essentia).
On Autodrom: Astra J from €13,500 (1 listing); no Astra H is listed right now.

Opel Astra H2004–2010 · 13 engines · Essentia, Enjoy, Cosmo, SelectionSpecifications →Listings →

Opel Astra J2009–2015 · 12 engines · Essentia, Enjoy, Cosmo, SelectionSpecifications →1 listing from €13,500 →

Only differences

better value

	Opel Astra H2004–2010no listings	Opel Astra J2009–20151 listing · from €13,500
Dimensions
Length	Length4,249 mm–4,587 mm	Length4,419 mm–4,698 mm
Width	Width1,753 mm–1,804 mm	Width1,814 mm–1,840 mm
Height	Height1,432 mm–1,467 mm	Height1,482 mm–1,535 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,614 mm–2,703 mm	Wheelbase2,685 mm–2,695 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance125 mm–145 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume350 l–500 l	Trunk volume370 l–500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,180 kg–1,450 kg	Curb weight1,315 kg–1,525 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank52 l	Fuel tank56 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2004–2010	Production years2009–2015
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon, Hatchback 3-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines12
Power	Power59–177 kW (80–241 hp)	Power70–206 kW (95–280 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.7 l/100 km · 1.3 CDTI 90	Lowest consumption4.2 l/100 km · 1.3 CDTI 95
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.4 s · 2.0 Turbo OPC	Best 0–100 km/h6 s · 2.0 Turbo OPC
Top speed	Top speed244 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsEssentia · Essentia
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim22 · Essentia	Items in the base trim24 · Essentia
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · Cosmo	Items in the top trim36 · Cosmo
Equipment · Comfort5 · 5
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 3
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety7 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€13,500

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Opel Astra H or Opel Astra J?

Length: Opel Astra J 4,698 mm, Opel Astra H 4,587 mm (a 111 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,695 vs 2,703 mm. Boot: 500 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Opel Astra H or Opel Astra J?

The most frugal Opel Astra H uses 4.7 l/100 km (1.3 CDTI 90); the most frugal Opel Astra J 4.2 l/100 km (1.3 CDTI 95).

Which is more powerful — Opel Astra H or Opel Astra J?

The strongest Opel Astra H makes 177 kW (241 hp) (2.0 Turbo OPC); the strongest Opel Astra J 206 kW (280 hp) (2.0 Turbo OPC).

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