It offers a host of engines from 1.4 litre to 2.0 litre, but few of them break the 10sec barrier for 0-62mph benchmark

Vauxhall Astra is one of the most successful cars offered from the house of Vauxhall and it offers a bunch of engines from diesels to petrol. With a series of engines on hand, it is not very easy to decide on a diesel or petrol. The first point of confusion is selecting between the diesel and petrol.

It is very easy to decide on the fuel type you need. If you travel for long distances and require power and torque along with fuel economy then diesel is for you. If you live in the city area and do not need to cover many miles then opt for an Astra petrol engine.

If you decide to get a petrol engine then go for the 1.4 litre turbo with 138 bhp, but don’t get the VXR. It offers excellent performance with enhanced fuel economy and most importantly breaks the 10 seconds barrier to reach 62 miles per hour. The top speed is also very good with 126 miles per hour. This power mill gives better performance figures than the gutless 113 bhp normally aspirated 1.6 litre engine.

If you are looking for an even cheaper petrol engine and think that it can cover your needs then go for a standard version of 1.4 litre engine. It offers 98bhp power and provides an identical performance as of 1.6 litre engines, but has a matchless fuel economy. But according to the test results and reviews by our experts, the 1.4 litre turbocharged petrol engine is a cocktail of performance, economy, response and refinement and offers critical efficiency in its class. We named this engine, a bridesmaid of Vauxhall and automotive segment.