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Hyundai Nexo vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Nexo or Vauxhall Astra?

Hyundai Nexo vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Hyundai Nexo

  • barely more power
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Nexo

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.

Vauxhall Astra is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Hyundai Nexo costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,637 £.

Astra

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Nexo offers barely 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 very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Hyundai Nexo takes 7.8 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers marginally more torque with 360 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

Nexo

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, Vauxhall Astra is clearly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 517 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Nexo offers somewhat more boot space – 510 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 88 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries marginally more – 502 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra is decisively ahead 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 : 83 - 454 km
Hyundai Nexo
Vauxhall Astra

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Hyundai Nexo

Hyundai Nexo looks like a quietly futuristic family car, gliding along with whisper-quiet refinement and a cabin that keeps long commutes pleasant. As a hydrogen-powered cruiser it delivers genuinely clean driving and a practical, slightly exotic alternative for buyers who want something clever without the 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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Hyundai Nexo
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,955 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
485 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Hydrogen
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

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