Ford Puma vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Puma has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24800 £, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer costs 26500 £. That’s a price difference of around 1706 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer manages with 2.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Ford Puma with 5.40 L. The difference is about 3.10 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 slightly more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer with 15.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.50 kWh.

As for range, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer performs minimal better – achieving up to 413 km, about 37 km more than the Ford Puma.

Engine and Performance: 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 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer has a evident 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 barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.60 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer performs somewhat 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: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer pulls to a small extent stronger with 360 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: 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 curb weight, the Ford Puma is barely noticeable lighter – 1316 kg compared to 1394 kg. The difference is around 78 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers slightly more room – 597 L compared to 523 L. That’s a difference of about 74 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer performs distinct better – up to 1634 L, which is about 351 L more than the Ford Puma.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer barely noticeable takes the win – 497 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.

All in all, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.