Opel Astra J (facelift 2012) 1.6 (180 hp) Turbo Ecotec

Gasoline engine with 180 hp (132 kW) and 170 lb-ft (230 Nm), built 2012–2015, hatchback body, front-wheel drive. It is the most powerful gasoline version of the generation.

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Power180 hp (132 kW)
Torque170 lb-ft (230 Nm)
0–62 mph8.5 s
Top speed137 mph (221 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version1.6 (180 hp) Turbo Ecotec
Engine codeA16LET
Displacement1.6 L (1,598 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel systemMulti-point indirect injection
Bore79 mm
Stroke81.5 mm
Engine oil capacity4.8 qt (4.5 l)

Performance

Power180 hp (132 kW) @ 5500 rpm
Torque170 lb-ft (230 Nm) @ 2200-5500 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)8.5 s
Top speed137 mph (221 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City27 mpg (8.8-8.9 l/100 km)
Highway35 mpg (6.8 l/100 km)
CO₂ emissions256 g/mi (159-160 g/km)
Emission standardEuro 5
Fuel tank14.8 gal (56 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length174.0 in (4,419 mm)
Width71.4 in (1,814 mm)
Height59.4 in (1,510 mm)
Cargo volume13.1 cu ft (370 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
Gears6
SteeringElectric power steering
Tires205/60 R16
WheelsR16
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on an Opel Astra with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Opel Astra J (facelift 2012) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.3 CDTI (95 hp) ecoFLEXDiesel95 hp (70 kW)
1.4 (100 hp) EcotecGasoline100 hp (74 kW)
1.4 (120 hp) Turbo EcotecGasoline120 hp (88 kW)
1.4 (140 hp) Turbo EcotecGasoline140 hp (103 kW)
1.4 (140 hp) Turbo Ecotec AutomaticGasoline140 hp (103 kW)
1.4 (140 hp) Turbo Ecotec start/stopGasoline140 hp (103 kW)
1.4 (87 hp) EcotecGasoline87 hp (64 kW)
1.4 LPG (140 hp) EcotecGasoline/LPG140 hp (103 kW)
1.6 (115 hp) EcotecGasoline115 hp (85 kW)
1.6 (115 hp) Ecotec AutomaticGasoline115 hp (85 kW)
1.6 (115 hp) Ecotec start/stopGasoline115 hp (85 kW)
1.6 (170 hp) Turbo Ecotec AutomaticGasoline170 hp (125 kW)
1.6 (170 hp) Turbo Ecotec start/stopGasoline170 hp (125 kW)
1.7 CDTI (100 hp) EcotecDiesel100 hp (74 kW)
1.7 CDTI (110 hp) EcotecDiesel110 hp (81 kW)
1.7 CDTI (110 hp) Ecotec ecoFLEX start/stopDiesel110 hp (81 kW)
1.7 CDTI (110 hp) Ecotec start/stopDiesel110 hp (81 kW)
1.7 CDTI (130 hp) EcotecDiesel130 hp (96 kW)
1.7 CDTI (130 hp) Ecotec ecoFLEX start/stopDiesel130 hp (96 kW)
1.7 CDTI (130 hp) Ecotec start/stopDiesel130 hp (96 kW)
2.0 CDTI (165 hp) EcotecDiesel165 hp (121 kW)
2.0 CDTI (165 hp) Ecotec AutomaticDiesel165 hp (121 kW)
2.0 CDTI (165 hp) Ecotec start/stopDiesel165 hp (121 kW)
2.0 CDTI (195 hp) BiTurbo Ecotec start/stopDiesel195 hp (143 kW)
1.6 CDTI (110 hp) Ecotec start/stopDiesel110 hp (81 kW)
1.6 CDTI (136 hp) Ecotec start/stopDiesel136 hp (100 kW)

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