Opel Astra 2012 1.6 Turbo

Opel Astra 2012 1.6 petrol description

Hatchback Opel Astra 2012 1.6 Turbo has been produced from January, 2012 to January, 2015. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 180 horsepower on 5500 rpm - this is the most powerfull Opel Astra 2012 - 2015 version and torque 230 Nm (Newton metres) on 2200 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard.
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This Opel Astra 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5 litres.

Opel Astra 2012 1.6 Turbo has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Opel Astra 2012 1.6 Turbo accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 211 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Opel Astra 2012 1.6 Turbo fuel consumption is 7.2 litres per 100km (13.9 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 9.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 56 litres or 14.8 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 760 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1000 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Opel real everyday fuel consumption is 9.6 litres per 100 km, which is 33% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Opel Astra fuel consumption.

Opel Astra safety

During safety testing Opel Astra has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Opel Astra is evaluated with very good rate 86 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 84 from 100, for pedestrian protection Opel Astra got 83 points from 100.
Opel Astra safety equipment has been rated as good - 75 percents from 100.

With the same engine there is also Opel Astra version with manual gearbox (Opel Astra 2012 1.6 Turbo MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.5 seconds faster (in 8.5 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 6.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 8.9 litres per 100 km.
Opel Astra 1.6 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Opel Astra 2012

Opel Astra 2012 1.6 Turbo technical data

Model: Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2012. January ... 2015. January 
Engine: 1598 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 169 g/km
Power: 180 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 230 NM ON 2200 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 211 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.2 (combined) 9.9 (urban) 5.6 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.6 l/100km (24.5 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 56 litres (14.8 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.42m (length) 1.81m (width) 1.51m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.5 meters
Ground clearance: 165 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Trunk capacity: 370 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1235 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1995 kg

Opel Astra 2012 1.6 Turbo engine A16LET

Engine displacement 1598 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 79 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 81.5 mm
Compression ratio 8.8 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

More service info
Timing belt change interval 90,000 km
Fuel system Injection
Opel Astra 2012 1.6 Turbo oil type 5W-30, 5W-40
Oil capacity 5 litres (5.3 quarts) More service info
Power 180 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 230 NM ON 2200 RPM
Start of production (year) 2008
Duration of production 5 years
Engine also used on Opel Insignia

All Opel Astra hatchback [2012 - 2015] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Opel Astra 2012 1.2 1.3 CDTI Jan 2012 — Jan 2015

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.2 Diesel 95 HP 4.0 l/100km Manual (6)
Opel Astra 2012 1.4 Jan 2012 — Jan 2015

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.4 Petrol 87 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Astra 2012 1.4 Jan 2012 — Jan 2015

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 100 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Astra 2012 1.4 Turbo Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 1.4 Petrol 120 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (6)
Opel Astra 2012 1.4 Turbo Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 1.4 Petrol 140 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (6)
Opel Astra 2012 1.4 Turbo Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 1.4 Petrol 140 HP 6.6 l/100km Automatic (6)
Opel Astra 2012 1.4 LPG 1.4 LPG 140 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (6)
Opel Astra 2012 1.6 Turbo Jan 2012 — Jan 2015

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds

1.6 Petrol 180 HP 6.8 l/100km Manual (6)
Opel Astra 2012 1.6 Turbo Jan 2012 — Jan 2015

Most powerfull petrol version (180 HP)

1.6 Petrol 180 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (6)
Opel Astra 2014 1.6 CDTI Jan 2014 — Dec 2015 1.6 Diesel 110 HP - Manual (6)
Opel Astra 2014 1.6 CDTI Jan 2014 — Dec 2015 1.6 Diesel 136 HP - Manual (6)
Opel Astra 2012 1.7 CDTI Jan 2012 — Jan 2015

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.7 Diesel 110 HP 3.7 l/100km Manual (6)
Opel Astra 2012 1.7 CDTI Jan 2012 — Jan 2015

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.7 Diesel 130 HP 3.7 l/100km Manual (6)
Opel Astra 2012 2.0 CDTI Jan 2012 — Jan 2015

Most powerfull diesel version (165 HP)

2.0 Diesel 165 HP 4.5 l/100km Manual (6)
Opel Astra 2012 2.0 CDTI Jan 2012 — Jan 2015

Most powerfull diesel version (165 HP)

2.0 Diesel 165 HP 5.8 l/100km Automatic (6)
Opel Astra 2012 reviews
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