Vauxhall insurance groups explained: Corsa, Astra, Mokka and more

If you're looking for an affordable and reliable car that's also cheap to insure, a Vauxhall could be a solid choice.

Vauxhall models like the Corsa and Astra are among the most popular in the UK - especially with first-time drivers and those new to the country. Many of their models sit in the lower to mid-range insurance groups, meaning the cost of your insurance can stay low.

Here’s a breakdown of the most common Vauxhall models by insurance group.

How do car insurance groups work again?

A quick recap. Every car in the UK is placed in an insurance group from 1 to 50:

• Group 1 = cheapest to insure
• Group 50 = most expensive to insure

Your group is based on things like:

• Repair costs
• Parts availability
• Engine size
• Safety features
• Security tech

The lower the number, the cheaper your insurance is likely to be. Find out more about car insurance groups here.

Vauxhall Corsa insurance group

The Vauxhall Corsa is one of the UK’s best-selling cars - and is one of the cheapest to insure. It’s particularly popular with those new to UK roads. 

• Corsa 1.0L–1.2L (Life, SXi, Design): Group 3–6
• Corsa 1.4L Energy/SE: Group 6–8
• Corsa 1.2 Turbo SRi/Nav Premium: Group 10–12

Top tip: go for a basic petrol engine with minimal trim to keep insurance costs lower.

Vauxhall Astra insurance group

The Astra is a step up in size from the Corsa, making it a popular choice for families and commuters. It’s still affordable to insure, depending on the spec.

• Astra 1.4L SRi/Design: Group 10–13
• Astra 1.6L Elite/Nav: Group 14–17
• Astra GTC or 2.0L models: Group 18–21

Stick to the 1.4L versions for cheaper insurance quotes.

Vauxhall Mokka insurance group

The Vauxhall Mokka is a small SUV that’s grown in popularity, especially among families and long-distance drivers.

• Mokka 1.4L SE/Tech Line: Group 11–14
• Mokka X Elite/Nav: Group 15–17
• Mokka-e (Electric): Group 20–22

Petrol models tend to be cheaper to insure than electric or high-spec versions.

Vauxhall Insignia insurance group

The Insignia is larger and more powerful than other Vauxhalls - so insurance costs are usually higher too.

• Insignia 1.5L SRi/SE Nav: Group 18–22
• Insignia 2.0L Turbo or Elite models: Group 23–27

Vauxhall Zafira insurance group

If you’re looking at older 7-seater Vauxhalls, the Zafira can be surprisingly affordable to insure.

• Zafira 1.6L Club/Life: Group 9–11
• Zafira Tourer 1.4L SE/Design: Group 13–15

It’s still a higher insurance group though, so make sure to get an insurance quote before committing to buy.

What’s the cheapest Vauxhall to insure?

Whether you're buying a used car or new, for the lower premiums, look for:

• Corsa 1.0L–1.2L – Group 3–6
• Zafira 1.6L – Group 9–11
• Astra 1.4L – Group 10–13

Smaller engines and basic trims = cheaper insurance.

Summary: Vauxhall insurance groups at a glance

Here’s a quick overview of where Vauxhall’s most popular models usually fall:

• Vauxhall Corsa: Group 3–12
• Vauxhall Astra: Group 10–21
• Vauxhall Mokka: Group 11–22
• Vauxhall Insignia: Group 18–27
• Vauxhall Zafira: Group 9–15

New to the UK? Let’s get you insured

At Marshmallow, we don’t give you a higher price just for being new to the UK. We accept your full driving history from any country, so you can get a fair price from day one.

Ready to insure your Vauxhall? Get a quote and see how much you could save today.