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Kia Niro vs Vauxhall Astra - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (180 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (29100 £ vs 25200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Niro or Vauxhall Astra?

Kia Niro

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Vauxhall Astra

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Astra has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Kia Niro costs 29100 £. That’s a price difference of around 3943 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Astra manages with 2.20 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Kia Niro with 2.40 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Vauxhall Astra performs decisively better – achieving up to 419 km, about 357 km more than the Kia Niro.

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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 Vauxhall Astra has a to a small extent edge – offering 225 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Kia Niro takes 9.90 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 235 km/h, while the Kia Niro tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

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

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is slight lighter – 1341 kg compared to 1474 kg. The difference is around 133 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Niro offers hardly perceptible more room – 451 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 29 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Niro performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1445 L, which is about 106 L more than the Vauxhall Astra.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Astra slight takes the win – 509 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Vauxhall Astra shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.40 kWh
  • Electric Range : 82 - 419 km
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Kia Niro

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The Kia Niro blends clever packaging and modern styling into a compact crossover that’s refreshingly sensible for daily life. It’s comfortable, economical and packed with user‑friendly tech, so if you want a fuss‑free family car with a touch of green credibility, the Niro is worth a test drive.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29100 - 38600 £
Price
25200 - 40500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 4.9 L
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
Electric Range
57 - 62 km
Electric Range
82 - 419 km
Battery Capacity
1.3 - 11.1 kWh
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
co2
53 - 111 g/km
co2
0 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
37 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1474 - 1594 kg
Curb weight
1341 - 1736 kg
Trunk capacity
348 - 451 L
Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
Length
4420 mm
Length
4374 mm
Width
1825 mm
Width
1860 mm
Height
1545 mm
Height
1432 - 1488 mm
Max trunk capacity
1342 - 1445 L
Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
Payload
466 kg
Payload
414 - 509 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
138 - 180 HP
Power HP
130 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 11.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
170 - 185 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
Torque
265 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
102 - 132 kW
Power kW
96 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
1580 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Vauxhall

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Is the Kia Niro offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Niro is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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