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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • barely lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • only slightly 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Astra Sports Tourer

The Battle of the Wagons: Opel Astra Sports Tourer vs. Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

The wagon segment continues to be a vital part of the automotive industry, providing drivers with the perfect blend of utility, performance, and style. Two key contenders in this segment are the Opel Astra Sports Tourer and the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports. Each offers a unique package catering to various consumer needs. Let's delve into what these models bring to the table.

Corolla Touring Sports

Performance and Powertrain Options

The Astra Sports Tourer comes with a wide array of powertrain options, from conventional petrol and diesel engines to more eco-friendly plug-in hybrid and fully electric versions. Engine outputs range from 110 HP to a powerful 225 HP. Meanwhile, its rival, the Corolla Touring Sports, features a full hybrid system as its sole engine configuration, offering 140 HP and a more robust 196 HP version.

Regarding acceleration, the Astra Sports Tourer can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds in its top trim, compared to the Corolla's best time of 7.5 seconds. While both brands offer automatic transmissions, the Astra Sports Tourer also presents a manual gearbox for those seeking a more engaging driving experience.

Astra Sports Tourer

Fuel Efficiency and Environmental Impact

Efficiency is a significant consideration for wagon buyers. With the Corolla Touring Sports, you're looking at an impressive average consumption of just 4.4 to 4.6 L/100km, paired with CO2 emissions of 100 g/km, classified in the C efficiency class. The Astra Sports Tourer offers a versatility of engine options, with the electrified variants standing out with amazing efficiency numbers down to 1.3 L/100km and zero emissions for the electric model.

Corolla Touring Sports

Interior and Cargo Space

In terms of spaciousness, both vehicles come with ample room. The Astra Sports Tourer boasts a trunk capacity of 597 liters, slightly edging out the Corolla's 596 liters. Both models feature a five-door layout, making loading and unloading straightforward.

The Astra’s interior dimensions slightly differ due to its marginally wider and taller build (1860 mm in width versus the Corolla's 1790 mm and a height of 1481 mm). However, the Corolla sports a slightly longer overall length, enhancing its aerodynamic silhouette.

Astra Sports Tourer

Advanced Technologies and Features

Both wagons shine in the technology department. The Astra Sports Tourer integrates Opel’s latest infotainment systems with intuitive interfaces and connectivity features. On the other hand, the Corolla offers Toyota's suite of advanced driver assistance systems, ensuring a blend of comfort and safety on the road.

Corolla Touring Sports

Price and Value Proposition

While exact pricing can vary greatly due to market conditions and optional features, both cars aim to offer good value. The Astra Sports Tourer's diverse powertrain lineup delivers flexibility, while the Corolla’s hybrid-only approach underscores its efficiency-first philosophy.

Conclusion

Choosing between these two wagons boils down to personal priorities. For buyers prioritizing a wide range of powertrains and innovative hybrid solutions, the Astra Sports Tourer is a compelling choice. Conversely, those seeking a straightforward, hybrid-focused approach will find the Corolla Touring Sports a worthy contender. In the end, both offer a quality driving experience that should satisfy any wagon enthusiast.

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.

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is very slightly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 386 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

Corolla Touring Sports

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers only slightly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.7 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Astra Sports Tourer

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is barely lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,485 kg. The difference is around 47 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers very slightly more boot space – 597 L compared to 596 L. That’s a difference of about 1 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer carries slightly more – 502 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 62 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer holds a decisive overall lead 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
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

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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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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.

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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
83 - 445 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 132 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Length
-
Length
4,650 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
-
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
Payload
434 - 502 kg
Payload
400 - 440 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

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