Compare performance (398 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (51,300 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X3 or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?
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 Sports Tourer is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the BMW X3 costs 51,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,266 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW X3 with 2.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers considerably more range – reaching up to 445 km, about 357 km more than the BMW X3.
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 clearly 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 considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.7 s. That’s about 3.1 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.
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 Sports Tourer is noticeably lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,930 kg. The difference is around 492 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers barely more boot space – 597 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 27 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW X3 carries moderately more – 570 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.
The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is narrowly ahead 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.
The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.
detailsThe Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
51,300 - 72,400 £
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Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
88 km
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Electric Range
82 - 445 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
64 - 175 g/km
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co2
0 - 132 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
60 - 65 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
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Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
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Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
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Length
4,755 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,920 mm
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Width
1,859 mm
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Height
1,660 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
570 kg
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Payload
434 - 502 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 398 HP
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Power HP
130 - 196 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
330 - 670 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
145 - 293 kW
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Vauxhall
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