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BMW i5 Touring vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (62,500 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or Vauxhall Astra?

BMW i5 Touring vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

BMW i5 Touring

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Vauxhall Astra

4.3 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

i5 Touring

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the BMW i5 Touring costs 62,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,208 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra is marginally more efficient: consuming 15.3 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the BMW i5 Touring. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 Touring offers visibly more range – reaching up to 602 km, about 148 km more than the Vauxhall Astra.

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 i5 Touring offers clearly more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 405 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 Touring delivers significantly more torque with 820 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 460 Nm more.

i5 Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is significantly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 817 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 Touring offers noticeably more boot space – 570 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 148 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 Touring carries moderately more – 560 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 58 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 Touring stands well ahead of its rival 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 £62,500
i5 Touring

BMW i5 Touring

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 522 - 602 km
BMW i5 Touring
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW i5 Touring

The BMW i5 Touring marries the everyday usefulness of a roomy estate with the hushed, premium feel of a modern electric BMW. It’s an appealing choice for buyers who want confident, relaxed driving and executive poise without sacrificing weekend practicality — and it even makes loading skis feel slightly glamorous.

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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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BMW i5 Touring
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption

Price
62,500 - 87,600 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,425 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 560 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Vauxhall
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