Compare performance (390 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Vauxhall Astra?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Vauxhall Astra is visibly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,964 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra with 2.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers significantly more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 328 km more than the CUPRA Formentor.
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 CUPRA Formentor offers clearly more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 194 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers visibly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 120 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, CUPRA Formentor is only slightly lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 4 kg.
Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers only slightly more boot space – 450 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 28 L.
When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries marginally more – 526 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 kg.
The CUPRA Formentor is clearly superior 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.
With coupe-like lines and a muscular stance the Cupra Formentor blends sporty drama with everyday sense, so it looks like it’s in motion even at a standstill. Inside and out it’s tuned for drivers who want engaging handling and a grown-up cabin — practical enough for daily life, playful enough to make the commute feel like a short track session.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
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Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
117 - 126 km
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Electric Range
83 - 454 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
32 - 229 g/km
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co2
0 - 130 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
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Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
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Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
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Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
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Width
1,859 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
439 - 526 kg
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Payload
438 - 502 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 390 HP
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Power HP
130 - 196 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 480 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
110 - 287 kW
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 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 - 2,026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
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Brand
CUPRA
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Brand
Vauxhall
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