Hot hatch profile
Vauxhall Astra VXR (2012)
GBPetrolFWD
Power280 PS
0-62 mph6.1 sec
Top speed155 mph
Power-to-weight187.1 bhp/tonne
Specifications
Overview
| Country of origin | GB |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Production years | 2012-2015 |
| Chassis code | J |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
| Insurance group | 35 |
Performance
| Power | 280 PS |
|---|---|
| Torque | 400 Nm |
| Kerb weight | 1475 kg |
| Power-to-weight | 187.1 bhp/tonne |
| 0-62 mph | 6.1 sec |
| Top speed | 155 mph |
Powertrain
| Engine | 2.0-litre inline |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Induction type | Turbocharged |
Running Costs
| Combined MPG | 34 mpg |
|---|---|
| CO2 | 189 g/km |
| Price new | £26,995 in 2012 |
| Price new (inflation adjusted) | £39,874 (as at April 2026) |