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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer vs Volvo EC40 comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer or Volvo EC40?

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer vs Volvo EC40: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • significantly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Volvo EC40

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • considerably 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

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.

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,543 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is marginally more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 16.2 kWh/100km for the Volvo EC40. That’s a difference of about 0.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 140 km more than the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer.

EC40

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 Volvo EC40 offers considerably more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 246 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.7 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EC40 delivers significantly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm more.

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 significantly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 627 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers noticeably more boot space – 597 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 193 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer carries a bit more – 502 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 67 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 is far ahead overall 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 £46,500
EC40

Volvo EC40

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 486 - 585 km
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
Volvo EC40

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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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Volvo EC40

The Volvo EC40 feels like a polished slice of Scandinavian calm on wheels, blending minimalist design with a cocoon-like interior that makes everyday driving surprisingly serene. It’s an electric compact that puts safety and comfort front and center, while still injecting enough personality and tech-savvy charm to keep city buyers smiling.

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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
Volvo EC40

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
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
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
83 - 445 km
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
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
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Trunk capacity
404 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
434 - 502 kg
Payload
395 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Volvo
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