Which is the most popular engine in the Vauxhall Astra GTC?

With so many engine options over the years, there's an Astra GTC for any need, but the petrol engines, especially the 1.4-litre turbo, have been among the most popular.

What are the most popular trim levels?

The Vauxhall Astra GTC has been available in many trims, including the Sport, VXR and SRi. The SRi is the most popular of the three, with upgraded interior and exterior features that include tinted rear windows, sports front seats and a leather steering wheel.

What optional extras should I look out for?

The available FlexRide adaptive damping system electronically controls the Astra GTC's suspension with multiple modes. You can choose the "Normal" setting, "Tour" for a softer feel or "Sport" to increase the sharpness of the handling.

Is the Vauxhall Astra GTC a good family car?

As a three-door hatch, the Astra GTC doesn't look like it's designed for families but it suits two adults and children well. Its small size makes it easy to drive in a city and the large boot is one of the biggest in the segment.

Is there a hybrid version of the Vauxhall Astra GTC?

Vauxhall never made a hybrid Astra GTC.

Is the Vauxhall Astra GTC available as an automatic?

There were some Astra GTC models built with an automatic transmission, but they are rare and tough to find on the used market. Most of the used Astra GTC hatches come equipped with a manual gearbox.

Is there a four-wheel drive version available?

No, Vauxhall only built the Astra GTC with standard front-wheel drive.

184 Used Vauxhall Astra GTC cars for sale

Vauxhall Astra GTC2016 - 2.0T 16V VXR 3dr

Low Mileage

£11,498

2L
49.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Coupe

Arnold Clark Motorstore (Doncaster)

01302986692 *

Vauxhall Astra GTC2016 (16) - 1.4T 16V 140 SRi 3dr

Low Mileage

£4,499

£73/pm (HP)

1.4L
66.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Coupe

Autocrave Ltd

01277285195 *

Vauxhall Astra GTC2014 (64) - 1.4T 16V 140 SRi 3dr

Low Mileage

£3,995

£63/pm (HP)

1.4L
67.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Coupe

Burnside Car Store Ltd

01412601254 *

Vauxhall Astra GTC2012 (12) - 1.4T 16V 140 SRi 3dr Auto

Low Mileage

£3,695

£57/pm (HP)

1.4L
86.0K
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Petrol
Automatic
Coupe

Valley View Car Centre Ltd

01535282350 *

0/5 Stars

Vauxhall Astra GTC2016 (16) - 1.4i Turbo Limited Edition Coupe 3dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (120 ps)

£3,295

1.4L
110.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Coupe

Stourbridge Autos

01384319439 *

Vauxhall Astra GTC2012 - SPORT S/S 3-Door

Low Mileage

£4,499

£73/pm (HP)

1.4L
85.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Coupe

Bexhill Motors Eastbourne

01323403942 *

4.6/5 Stars

Vauxhall Astra GTC2016 - 2.0T 16V VXR 3dr

Low Mileage

£14,490

2L
27.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Coupe

Cheshire Performance Cars Ltd

01614700167 *

Vauxhall Astra GTC2015 (65) - 1.4T 16V 140 Limited Edition 3dr

Low Mileage

£3,890

£61/pm (HP)

1.4L
70.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Coupe

Sour Motors

01616696855 *

Vauxhall Astra GTC2012 (12) - 1.4T 16V 140 Sport 3dr

Low Mileage

£3,495

£52/pm (HP)

1.4L
87.8K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Coupe

Barton Car Company

01395200673 *

Vauxhall Astra GTC2012 (12) - 2.0 CDTi SRi Coupe 3dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (165 ps)

Low Mileage

£4,699

2L
62.3K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Coupe

Lakeside Car Sales Ltd

01527911363 *

Vauxhall Astra GTC2014 (64) - 2.0 CDTi 16V SRi 3dr

£2,999

2L
97.2K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Coupe

LEICESTER AUTOS & SALES LTD

01164648315 *

Vauxhall Astra GTC2014 (14) - 1.4T SRi Euro 5 (s/s) 3dr

Low Mileage

£5,999

1.4L
51.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Coupe

Haydon Car Sales

01793268767 *

Vauxhall Astra GTC2015 (15) - 2.0 CDTi 16V Limited Edition 3dr

£3,595

£54/pm (HP)

2L
91.6K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Coupe

old forge motor group

01924667344 *

Vauxhall Astra GTC2017 (17) - 1.4T 16V 140 Limited Edition 3dr [Nav/Leather]

£4,795

£80/pm (HP)

1.4L
87.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Coupe

Evoque Motors

01254445630 *

0/5 Stars

Vauxhall Astra GTC2018 (68) - 2.0T VXR Euro 6 (s/s) 3dr

Reduced

£14,975

2L
30.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Coupe

Junction 17 Cars Grantham

01733794335 *

Vauxhall Astra GTC2015 (15) - 2.0T 16V VXR 3dr

Reduced

£5,450

£93/pm (HP)

2L
102.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Coupe

Cumbernauld Auto Repair Services Ltd

01412601252 *

Vauxhall Astra GTC2014 - 1.7 CDTi 16V ecoFLEX 130 Sport 3dr [114 g/km] [SS]

£3,000

1.7L
147.2K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Coupe

444 Approved Used

01217285554 *

Vauxhall Astra GTC2012 (12) - 2.0 CDTi 16V SRi 3dr

Low Mileage

£2,800

2L
85.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Coupe

Indus Motors Ltd

01908104544 *

Vauxhall Astra GTC2014 (64) - 2.0 CDTi 16V Sport 3dr

£2,490

2L
95.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Coupe

EAST MAINS MOTOR CO LTD

01506376854 *

Vauxhall Astra GTC2015 - 55254 3-Door

Low Mileage

£10,995

2L
31.8K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Coupe

SANDICLIFFE FORDSTORE LEICESTER

01158383745 *

Why buy a used Astra GTC?

If you're in the market for a car that's sporty, stylish and fun to drive, then a used Vauxhall Astra GTC is a great choice. This stylish 3-door hatchback is well-built and offers a touch of class to mix with its unique exterior design. Despite the sporty looks and coupe-like body shape, it's also affordable to run with efficient engine options including both petrol and diesel.

Used Vauxhall Astra GTC snapshot review

Author: Jack Evans

Pros

Great handling
Stylish exterior
Practical and cheap to run

Cons

Interior a bit drab
Lacks premium appeal
Petrol engines could be punchier

Vauxhall Astra GTC video review

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Used Vauxhall Astra GTC buying guide

Engines and transmissions

There were a variety of engine options with a used Astra GTC, with Vauxhall offering both petrol and diesel configurations, with a manual or automatic gearbox and standard front-wheel drive.

Petrol

1.4-litre turbo outputs either 118bhp or 138bhp, offering a 0-62 mph time of 9.0 seconds, depending on the trim.
1.6-litre turbo produces 177bhp, getting the car to 60mph in 8.0 seconds, with improved overtaking ability.
From 2014 onwards, the 1.6-litre engine increased output to 197bhp, making it the fastest non-VXR model from the Astra range.
Astra GTC VXR model featured a 2.0-litre engine that generates 276bhp with a 5.8-second 0-60mph time.

Diesel

1.6-litre generates between 108 and 134bhp, depending on the trim.
1.7-litre diesel has two outputs: 108 or 128bhp, with fuel efficiency up to 68mpg.
2.0-litre generates 162bhp with a fuel economy rating of around 58mpg.
Bi-Turbo 2.0-litre produces 192bhp with a 0-60mph time of 7.7 seconds.

Practicality

The Vauxhall Astra GTC is more practical than it looks, offering plenty of space for adults and a decent boot while remaining nimble and fun to drive.

Interior space

Two adults fit comfortably in the front seats.
Back seats hold adults, but sloping roof cuts slightly into headroom.
ISOFIX points can be used to secure child seats.

Boot space

380-litre boot is the one of the largest, even bigger than the VW Scirocco and Renault Megane Coupe.
With the back seats down, there's 1,165 litres of space, also beating the previous two models.
Boot includes a mechanism allowing it to be opened by touching the badge on the tailgate.

Safety

Euro NCAP gave the Astra GTC a five-star rating.
Adult occupant rating is 91%, among the highest in the segment.
Standard safety kit includes dual front seatbelt pretensioners, ABS, electronic brake force distribution and emergency brake assist.

Technology

Modern infotainment system sits in the centre of the dash.
Connectivity provided by Bluetooth, making it easier to use devices for maps and music.
DAB radio comes standard among Astra GTC models.

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184 Used Vauxhall Astra GTC cars for sale

Vauxhall Astra GTC2016 - 2.0T 16V VXR 3dr

Vauxhall Astra GTC2016 (16) - 1.4T 16V 140 SRi 3dr

Vauxhall Astra GTC2014 (64) - 1.4T 16V 140 SRi 3dr

Vauxhall Astra GTC2012 (12) - 1.4T 16V 140 SRi 3dr Auto

Vauxhall Astra GTC2016 (16) - 1.4i Turbo Limited Edition Coupe 3dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (120 ps)

Vauxhall Astra GTC2012 - SPORT S/S 3-Door

Vauxhall Astra GTC2016 - 2.0T 16V VXR 3dr

Vauxhall Astra GTC2015 (65) - 1.4T 16V 140 Limited Edition 3dr

Vauxhall Astra GTC2012 (12) - 1.4T 16V 140 Sport 3dr

Vauxhall Astra GTC2012 (12) - 2.0 CDTi SRi Coupe 3dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (165 ps)

Vauxhall Astra GTC2014 (64) - 2.0 CDTi 16V SRi 3dr

Vauxhall Astra GTC2014 (14) - 1.4T SRi Euro 5 (s/s) 3dr

Vauxhall Astra GTC2015 (15) - 2.0 CDTi 16V Limited Edition 3dr

Vauxhall Astra GTC2017 (17) - 1.4T 16V 140 Limited Edition 3dr [Nav/Leather]

Vauxhall Astra GTC2018 (68) - 2.0T VXR Euro 6 (s/s) 3dr

Vauxhall Astra GTC2015 (15) - 2.0T 16V VXR 3dr

Vauxhall Astra GTC2014 - 1.7 CDTi 16V ecoFLEX 130 Sport 3dr [114 g/km] [SS]

Vauxhall Astra GTC2012 (12) - 2.0 CDTi 16V SRi 3dr

Vauxhall Astra GTC2014 (64) - 2.0 CDTi 16V Sport 3dr

Vauxhall Astra GTC2015 - 55254 3-Door

Why buy a used Astra GTC?

Used Vauxhall Astra GTC snapshot review

Author: Jack Evans

Pros

Cons

Vauxhall Astra GTC video review

Used Vauxhall Astra GTC buying guide

Engines and transmissions

Practicality

Safety

Technology

Different generations of used Vauxhall Astra GTC

Fourth Generation (2011 to 2018)

Used Vauxhall Astra GTC FAQ's

Which is the most popular engine in the Vauxhall Astra GTC?

What are the most popular trim levels?

What optional extras should I look out for?

Is the Vauxhall Astra GTC a good family car?

Is there a hybrid version of the Vauxhall Astra GTC?

Is the Vauxhall Astra GTC available as an automatic?

Is there a four-wheel drive version available?