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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

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  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • very slightly cheaper
  • visibly 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

Astra Sports Tourer

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.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is very slightly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,029 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

MX-5 Roadster

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 visibly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer delivers substantially more torque with 360 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 208 Nm more.

Astra Sports Tourer

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: Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is visibly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 360 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers considerably more boot space – 597 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 467 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer carries significantly more – 502 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 350 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer stands well ahead of its rival 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 83 - 445 km
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
Mazda MX-5 Roadster

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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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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

The Mazda MX-5 is a featherweight, open-top sports car that turns ordinary roads into a grin-inducing playground thanks to razor-sharp steering and an engaging, tactile gearbox. It won’t swallow the weekly shopping or ski bags, but for anyone after pure driving fun and sun-on-your-face weekends, few cars match its sheer charm and value.

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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
Mazda MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
83 - 445 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 132 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
434 - 502 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General

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