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Mercedes EQT vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (27,800 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQT or Vauxhall Astra?

Mercedes EQT vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Mercedes EQT

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more trunk space
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Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Mercedes EQT is barely cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 503 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra is noticeably more efficient: consuming 15.3 kWh/100km compared to 19.5 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQT. That’s a difference of about 4.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers clearly more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 176 km more than the Mercedes EQT.

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Engine and Performance:

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 Vauxhall Astra offers noticeably more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Mercedes EQT takes 12.6 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.

EQT

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is noticeably lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 487 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQT offers clearly more boot space – 551 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 129 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQT carries only slightly more – 531 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 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
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Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption
Price
27,800 - 32,100 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
265 - 278 km
Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
457 - 531 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
245 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes EQT have?

The Mercedes EQT is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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