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Mazda CX-5 vs Vauxhall Astra – Differences & prices compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-5 or Vauxhall Astra?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Vauxhall Astra has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Mazda CX-5 costs 30000 £. That’s a price difference of around 4809 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Astra manages with 2.20 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L. The difference is about 4.80 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Astra has a noticeable edge – offering 225 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 84 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.50 s. That’s about 3 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra performs slightly better – reaching 235 km/h, while the Mazda CX-5 tops out at 195 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Astra pulls noticeable stronger with 360 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 122 Nm difference.

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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, Vauxhall Astra is clearly perceptible lighter – 1341 kg compared to 1629 kg. The difference is around 288 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda CX-5 offers noticeable more room – 583 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 161 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda CX-5 performs evident better – up to 2019 L, which is about 680 L more than the Vauxhall Astra.

Who wins the race?

The Vauxhall Astra proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Astra is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £25,200
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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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Mazda CX-5

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The Mazda CX-5 blends elegant, athletic styling with a surprisingly engaging driving character, turning routine trips into small, satisfying adventures. Inside it feels thoughtfully built and comfortable, offering sensible practicality and a premium feel that punches above its price.

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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
30000 - 39500 £
Price
25200 - 40500 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.4 L
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
82 - 419 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
51 kWh
co2
157 - 168 g/km
co2
0 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 58 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
1629 - 1671 kg
Curb weight
1341 - 1736 kg
Trunk capacity
583 L
Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
Length
4690 mm
Length
4374 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1860 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1432 - 1488 mm
Max trunk capacity
2019 L
Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
Payload
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Payload
414 - 509 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
141 HP
Power HP
130 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
195 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
Torque
238 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
104 kW
Power kW
96 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

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

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