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Mazda CX-80 vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (327 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (49,300 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-80 or Vauxhall Astra?

Mazda CX-80 vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Mazda CX-80

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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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

CX-80

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Mazda CX-80 costs 49,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,051 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda CX-80 with 4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers substantially more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 394 km more than the Mazda CX-80.

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 Mazda CX-80 offers considerably more power – delivering 327 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 131 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda CX-80 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda CX-80 delivers clearly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 190 Nm more.

CX-80

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.

Seats: Mazda CX-80 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is substantially lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 2,131 kg. The difference is around 693 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers clearly more boot space – 422 L compared to 258 L. That’s a difference of about 164 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-80 carries markedly more – 650 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 148 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 84 - 454 km
Mazda CX-80
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Mazda CX-80

The Mazda CX-80 brings polished, near-premium styling and a cabin that feels far classier than its badge might imply. It steers with a composed, engaging character and packs the sensible practicality families want — with just enough flair to make school runs feel a little less ordinary.

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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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Mazda CX-80
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,300 - 61,400 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
60 km
Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
91 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,131 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
258 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
649 - 650 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
254 - 327 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 550 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
187 - 241 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
2,488 - 3,283 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

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