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BMW X3 vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (398 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X3 or Vauxhall Astra?

BMW X3 vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

BMW X3

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  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Vauxhall Astra

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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Vauxhall Astra is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the BMW X3 costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,408 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the BMW X3 with 2.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers substantially more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 366 km more than the BMW X3.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X3 offers significantly more power – delivering 398 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 202 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X3 delivers substantially more torque with 670 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm more.

X3

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 visibly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,930 kg. The difference is around 492 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X3 offers clearly more boot space – 570 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 148 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X3 carries somewhat more – 570 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X3 holds a slight edge 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 £51,700
X3

BMW X3

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 398 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 88 km
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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 X3
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption
Price
51,700 - 73,000 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 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
88 km
Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
570 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the BMW X3 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X3 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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