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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer or VW Golf Variant?

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

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  • substantially more efficient
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VW Golf Variant

  • very slightly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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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:

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.

VW Golf Variant is very slightly cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,144 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the VW Golf Variant with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Golf Variant

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 VW Golf Variant offers very slightly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.7 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 360 Nm.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf Variant is only slightly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 72 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers barely more boot space – 611 L compared to 597 L. That’s a difference of about 14 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf Variant carries very slightly more – 547 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 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 : 82 - 445 km
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
VW Golf Variant

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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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VW Golf Variant

The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
VW Golf Variant

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 - 445 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 132 g/km
co2
114 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
434 - 502 kg
Payload
509 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

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