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Hyundai Kona vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (23,600 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Vauxhall Astra?

Hyundai Kona vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Hyundai Kona

4.4 (7 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • barely lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Kona

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.

Hyundai Kona is slightly cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,706 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Hyundai Kona with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai Kona is marginally more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 15.3 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Astra. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Kona offers a bit more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 56 km more than the Vauxhall Astra.

Astra

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 Hyundai Kona offers only slightly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 8.1 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.

Kona

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, Hyundai Kona is barely lighter – 1,370 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 68 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Kona offers marginally more boot space – 466 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 44 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries barely more – 502 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra 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.

from £28,300
Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 84 - 454 km
Hyundai Kona
Vauxhall Astra

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Hyundai Kona

The Hyundai Kona is a compact crossover that pairs bold styling with practical everyday usability, offering a comfortable cabin and intuitive tech for modern drivers. Available in both conventional and electrified versions, Kona brings lively handling and strong value for buyers who want crossover versatility and standout character.

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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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Hyundai Kona
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,600 - 41,900 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
380 - 510 km
Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction 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
115 - 204 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

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