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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer vs NIO EL8 comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer or NIO EL8?

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer vs NIO EL8: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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NIO EL8

  • clearly more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

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

Astra Sports Tourer

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,066 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is clearly more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the NIO EL8. That’s a difference of about 5.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO EL8 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 65 km more than the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer.

EL8

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 NIO EL8 offers clearly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 457 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL8 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.7 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 490 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: NIO EL8 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is substantially lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 1,175 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers considerably more boot space – 597 L compared to 265 L. That’s a difference of about 332 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL8 carries moderately more – 577 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL8 holds a slight edge 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 £71,100
EL8

NIO EL8

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 390 - 510 km
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
NIO EL8

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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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NIO EL8

The NIO EL8 feels like a tech-savvy living room on wheels, blending upscale comfort with playful design for buyers who want electric refinement without the clinical vibe. It’s roomy, packed with clever features and a relaxed driving character that turns everyday trips into something a little more fun.

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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
NIO EL8

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Electric Range
83 - 445 km
Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 - 132 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Trunk capacity
265 L
Length
-
Length
5,099 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,989 mm
Height
-
Height
1,750 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Payload
434 - 502 kg
Payload
557 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
NIO
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