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Can the hottest Astra make for a thrilling and cost-effective used purchase, or is it just too unruly?

Vauxhall claims that the GTC VXR is cheaper than its main rivals on the used market. Certainly, it is seemingly well equipped. The Volkswagen Scirocco R is more expensive, though holds its value better.

In our hands, the VXR returned a steady 26.5mpg overall, which is acceptable. On a touring run, we’d expect you to see 33mpg easily.

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