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Audi A4 Avant vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (470 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Avant or Vauxhall Astra?

Audi A4 Avant vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Audi A4 Avant

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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Vauxhall Astra

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A4 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Astra is markedly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Audi A4 Avant costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,965 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Audi A4 Avant with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A4 Avant offers substantially more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 274 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Avant delivers visibly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 240 Nm more.

A4 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is slightly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 157 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A4 Avant offers slightly more boot space – 495 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 73 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Avant carries somewhat more – 565 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Avant is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £37,200
A4 Avant

Audi A4 Avant

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 470 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Audi A4 Avant
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption

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Audi A4 Avant

The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.

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Vauxhall Astra

The Opel Astra strikes a neat balance between everyday practicality and engaging handling, so the daily grind suddenly feels a bit less dull. Inside it's intelligently packaged with modern kit and comfortable seating, making it a very sensible pick for buyers who want a dependable hatchback that doesn't take itself too seriously.

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Audi A4 Avant
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
83 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 220 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Length
-
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 565 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Vauxhall
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