Hyundai Kona vs Vauxhall Astra – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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.

Hyundai Kona has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £, while the Vauxhall Astra costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 2134 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra manages with 2.20 L and is therefore markedly more efficient than the Hyundai Kona with 4.60 L. The difference is about 2.40 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Hyundai Kona: with 14.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s minimal more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra with 15.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.80 kWh.

As for range, the Hyundai Kona performs a touch better – achieving up to 514 km, about 95 km more than the Vauxhall Astra.

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 minimal edge – offering 225 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 7.80 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra performs a bit better – reaching 235 km/h, while the Hyundai Kona tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra pulls noticeably stronger with 360 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm difference.

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, the Vauxhall Astra is hardly any lighter – 1341 kg compared to 1370 kg. The difference is around 29 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Kona offers hardly any more room – 466 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 44 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Astra performs slight better – up to 1339 L, which is about 39 L more than the Hyundai Kona.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Astra slight takes the win – 509 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.

All in all, the Vauxhall Astra shows itself to be dominates this comparison 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.