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Kia Niro vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer comparison

Compare performance (138 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Niro or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?

Kia Niro vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer: Key differences

Kia Niro

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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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

Niro

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Niro is very slightly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia Niro with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

Astra Sports Tourer

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 Sports Tourer offers clearly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 138 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Kia Niro takes 11.1 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

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

Niro

Space and Everyday Use:

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 Sports Tourer is barely lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,474 kg. The difference is around 36 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer carries very slightly more – 502 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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Astra Sports Tourer

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 82 - 445 km
Kia Niro
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia Niro

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 Sports Tourer

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.

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Kia Niro
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,100 - 33,800 £
Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
82 - 445 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
102 - 111 g/km
co2
0 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,474 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,825 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
466 kg
Payload
434 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
138 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 11.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
265 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
102 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,580 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Vauxhall
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