Compare performance (197 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (18000 £ vs 26500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG ZS or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?
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.
MG ZS has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 18000 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer costs 26500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8486 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer manages with 2.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the MG ZS with 5 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.
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 Sports Tourer has a to a small extent edge – offering 225 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the MG ZS takes 8.70 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 235 km/h, while the MG ZS tops out at 179 km/h. The difference is around 56 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer pulls significantly stronger with 360 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 212 Nm difference.
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 curb weight, MG ZS is minimal lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1394 kg. The difference is around 64 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers distinct more room – 597 L compared to 443 L. That’s a difference of about 154 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer performs a bit better – up to 1634 L, which is about 177 L more than the MG ZS.
When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer hardly perceptible takes the win – 497 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.
The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
The MG ZS arrives as a cheeky and practical choice for shoppers who want SUV style and family-friendly space without blowing the budget. It may not pretend to be premium, but with sensible equipment, easy-to-live-with driving manners and surprising value, it makes a persuasive case for anyone after sensible transport with a bit of personality.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
18000 - 24000 £
|
Price
26500 - 41800 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
5 - 6.5 L
|
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
|
|
Electric Range
-
|
Electric Range
81 - 413 km
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
|
|
co2
113 - 145 g/km
|
co2
0 - 137 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
41 - 55 L
|
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
SUV
|
Body Type
Estate
|
|
Seats
5
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
5
|
Doors
5
|
|
Curb weight
1330 - 1420 kg
|
Curb weight
1394 - 1760 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
443 L
|
Trunk capacity
516 - 597 L
|
|
Length
4430 mm
|
Length
4642 mm
|
|
Width
1818 mm
|
Width
1860 mm
|
|
Height
1635 mm
|
Height
1443 - 1481 mm
|
|
Max trunk capacity
1457 L
|
Max trunk capacity
1553 - 1634 L
|
|
Payload
375 - 470 kg
|
Payload
413 - 497 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
|
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
|
|
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
|
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
|
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
|
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
116 - 197 HP
|
Power HP
130 - 225 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 12.5 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 11 s
|
|
Max Speed
168 - 179 km/h
|
Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
|
|
Torque
148 Nm
|
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
|
|
Power kW
85 - 145 kW
|
Power kW
96 - 165 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1495 - 1498 cm3
|
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2024 - 2025
|
Model Year
2023 - 2025
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A, C, B
|
|
Brand
MG
|
Brand
Vauxhall
|
The MG ZS is available as Front-Wheel Drive.