Compare performance (288 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (20,900 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Vauxhall Astra?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Hyundai Tucson is noticeably cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,380 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Hyundai Tucson with 2.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers substantially more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 384 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.
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 Hyundai Tucson offers visibly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 92 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Tucson delivers marginally more torque with 379 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 19 Nm more.
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 terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is barely lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,542 kg. The difference is around 104 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers visibly more boot space – 620 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 198 L.
When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries marginally more – 545 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.
The Vauxhall Astra is clearly superior overall 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.
Hyundai Tucson marries bold, sculpted looks with a clever, roomy cabin that feels smarter than its price tag suggests. It's composed on the road, easy to live with day-to-day, and a sensible choice for buyers who want SUV style without the showroom theatrics.
detailsThe 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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Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
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Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 70 km
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Electric Range
83 - 454 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
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co2
62 - 172 g/km
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co2
0 - 130 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
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Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
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Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
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Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,865 mm
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Width
1,859 mm
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Height
-
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
518 - 545 kg
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Payload
438 - 502 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 288 HP
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Power HP
130 - 196 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 379 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
100 - 212 kW
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Vauxhall
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