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Ford Puma vs Vauxhall Astra – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Ford Puma or Vauxhall Astra fits your lifestyle better.

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

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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.

Ford Puma has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24800 £, while the Vauxhall Astra costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 420 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Astra manages with 2.20 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Ford Puma with 5.40 L. The difference is about 3.20 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Ford Puma: with 13.10 kWh per 100 km, it’s to a small extent more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra with 15.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.30 kWh.

As for range, the Vauxhall Astra performs somewhat better – achieving up to 419 km, about 43 km more than the Ford Puma.

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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 Vauxhall Astra has a distinct edge – offering 225 HP compared to 168 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Puma is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.50 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra performs to a small extent better – reaching 235 km/h, while the Ford Puma tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Astra pulls a bit stronger with 360 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Ford Puma is barely noticeable lighter – 1316 kg compared to 1341 kg. The difference is around 25 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Ford Puma offers somewhat more room – 523 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 101 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Astra performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1339 L, which is about 56 L more than the Ford Puma.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Astra minimal takes the win – 509 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Vauxhall Astra proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Astra is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £25,200
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Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.40 kWh
  • Electric Range : 82 - 419 km

Ford Puma

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The Ford Puma is a cheeky compact crossover that blends sporty styling with city-friendly practicality, giving drivers a surprisingly fun and composed ride. With clever storage tricks and a lively personality, it’s a smart pick for buyers who want enjoyment without fuss.

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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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Ford Puma
Vauxhall Astra
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Costs and Consumption

Price
24800 - 36300 £
Price
25200 - 40500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 5.9 L
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
13.1 - 13.9 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
Electric Range
361 - 376 km
Electric Range
82 - 419 km
Battery Capacity
43 kWh
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
co2
0 - 135 g/km
co2
0 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1316 - 1563 kg
Curb weight
1341 - 1736 kg
Trunk capacity
456 - 523 L
Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
Length
4186 - 4226 mm
Length
4374 mm
Width
1805 mm
Width
1860 mm
Height
1550 - 1555 mm
Height
1432 - 1488 mm
Max trunk capacity
1216 - 1283 L
Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
Payload
367 - 469 kg
Payload
414 - 509 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
125 - 168 HP
Power HP
130 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
160 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
92 - 124 kW
Power kW
96 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the Ford Puma offered with different drivetrains?

The Ford Puma is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.