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BMW 1 Series vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (29,400 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 1 Series or Vauxhall Astra?

BMW 1 Series vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

BMW 1 Series

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • barely lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

1 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Astra is very slightly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the BMW 1 Series costs 29,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,080 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 1 Series with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

Astra

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 1 Series offers visibly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 104 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 1 Series is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 1 Series delivers barely more torque with 400 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

1 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is barely lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,465 kg. The difference is around 27 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers only slightly more boot space – 422 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 42 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 1 Series carries marginally more – 510 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra is clearly 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 £28,300
Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 83 - 454 km
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BMW 1 Series

The BMW 1 Series is a compact premium hatchback that injects a proper sense of driving fun into everyday life, with sharp handling and a cabin that punches above its class. It’s a great pick for buyers who want sporty manners without losing practicality, and yes, you’ll still get that unmistakable BMW grin behind the wheel.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,400 - 51,900 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
112 - 173 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,465 - 1,625 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 510 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Vauxhall
What drive types are available for the BMW 1 Series?

The BMW 1 Series is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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