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Ford Kuga vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer comparison

Compare performance (243 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Kuga or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?

Ford Kuga vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer: Key differences

Ford Kuga

4.2 (6 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • marginally 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Kuga

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 Sports Tourer is a bit cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Ford Kuga costs 34,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,251 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Ford Kuga with 2.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers substantially more range – reaching up to 445 km, about 377 km more than the Ford Kuga.

Astra Sports Tourer

Engine and Performance:

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 Ford Kuga offers slightly more power – delivering 243 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Kuga is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.3 s, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.7 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer delivers visibly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Kuga

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 Sports Tourer is marginally lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,526 kg. The difference is around 88 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Kuga carries very slightly more – 550 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 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.

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Astra Sports Tourer

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 82 - 445 km
Ford Kuga
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Kuga

The Kuga is Ford’s adaptable family SUV that blends usable space with a surprisingly lively driving character, making daily commutes and weekend escapes equally enjoyable. With smart interior packaging, an easy-to-use infotainment setup and composed road manners, it’s a sensible choice for buyers who want a bit of fun without the fuss.

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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

The 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.

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Ford Kuga
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,200 - 46,300 £
Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
68 km
Electric Range
82 - 445 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
55 - 154 g/km
co2
0 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,526 - 1,859 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,882 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
541 - 550 kg
Payload
434 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 243 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
240 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
111 - 178 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Vauxhall
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