Compare performance (243 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (34200 £ vs 26500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Kuga or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?
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 Sports Tourer has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26500 £ , while the Ford Kuga costs 34200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7765 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer manages with 2.30 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the Ford Kuga with 2.80 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer performs decisively better – achieving up to 413 km, about 345 km more than the Ford Kuga.
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 Ford Kuga has a barely noticeable edge – offering 243 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Kuga is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 7.30 s, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.60 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer performs a bit better – reaching 235 km/h, while the Ford Kuga tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer pulls distinct stronger with 360 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is barely noticeable lighter – 1394 kg compared to 1526 kg. The difference is around 132 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers distinct more room – 597 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 185 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1634 L, which is about 100 L more than the Ford Kuga.
When it comes to payload, Ford Kuga slight takes the win – 550 kg compared to 497 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.
The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 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.
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.
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.
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Price
34200 - 46300 £
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Price
26500 - 41800 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 6.8 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
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Electric Range
68 km
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Electric Range
81 - 413 km
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Battery Capacity
1.1 - 14.4 kWh
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Battery Capacity
51 kWh
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co2
55 - 154 g/km
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co2
0 - 137 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
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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
5
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Curb weight
1526 - 1859 kg
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Curb weight
1394 - 1760 kg
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Trunk capacity
412 L
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Trunk capacity
516 - 597 L
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Length
4604 - 4645 mm
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Length
4642 mm
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Width
1882 mm
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Width
1860 mm
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Height
1673 - 1681 mm
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Height
1443 - 1481 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1534 L
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Max trunk capacity
1553 - 1634 L
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Payload
541 - 550 kg
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Payload
413 - 497 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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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 - 243 HP
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Power HP
130 - 225 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 9.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 11 s
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Max Speed
195 - 200 km/h
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Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
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Torque
240 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
111 - 178 kW
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Power kW
96 - 165 kW
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Engine capacity
1496 - 2488 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A, C, B
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Vauxhall
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The Ford Kuga is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.