Opel Astra 2010–2015 car dimensions: 4698 mm long, 1814 mm wide and 1535 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,393 kg. Braked towing is 750 kg.
The Selection estate cabin has standard air conditioning, electric front windows and heated electric mirrors. No radio comes fitted as standard. Cruise control and rear parking sensors arrive only from the next trim up. A front camera package adds collision warning with braking support, lane departure warning and traffic sign recognition on higher grades or as options. Blind spot alert and a reversing camera are also optional extras.
Boot volume is 500 litres with seats up and expands to 1550 litres when the 60/40 split rear seats fold flat. FlexFold remote release and FlexOrganiser side rails are available.
Towing capacity on the base 1.4 Selection Sports Tourer is 750 kg braked and 680 kg unbraked. Payload sits at 582 kg. Higher-output engines raise braked figures to 1000-1450 kg depending on the unit. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is listed for this grade.
The cabin feels practical and spacious for a compact estate, with solid build and good basic ergonomics. Driver seat height adjust and reach/recline on front seats come standard. Air conditioning keeps the interior comfortable. Higher grades add AGR ergonomic sports seats with extendable cushions and electric lumbar for long-trip support, plus optional heated front seats and steering wheel. Flexible 60/40 rear seats and large load area make it easy for family or cargo use without luxury frills on the Selection.
Euro NCAP 5-star rating from 2009 test applies across the generation.
Standard safety kit includes front, side-impact and full-size curtain airbags plus ESP.
European service interval every 30,000 km or 1 year.
ecoFLEX diesels deliver combined fuel use from around 4.0 l/100 km.
Fuel tank capacity 56 litres.
Fuel options cover petrol from 1.4 to 1.6 litres and diesels including 1.3 and 1.7 CDTI ecoFLEX units. Start/Stop versions cut emissions and consumption further on the estate body. Combined figures stay competitive for the class on longer runs.
Servicing follows a European schedule of 30,000 km or annually, whichever comes first. Oil changes and checks keep the car reliable with common parts availability across Europe.
Safety scores a full five stars in Euro NCAP testing for the generation. Six airbags protect occupants as standard along with electronic stability control. The structure held well in frontal and side impacts.
Keeping the estate is straightforward thanks to the flexible boot that expands to 1,550 litres with seats folded. Roof rails and easy load access suit daily family or work use. Regular maintenance preserves the solid cabin and running gear.
Length 4698 mm, Width 1814 mm, Height 1535 mm, Wheelbase 2685 mm (Astra 2010–2015)
Sources: manufacturer data, Opel Astra owner's manual KTA-2685, Opel Astra Sports Tourer price list, 15 June 2015, 01/01065/1502): same exterior dimensions, wall-to-wall turning circle 11.40 m, luggage.