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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer vs VW Passat - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (225 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (26500 £ vs 36500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer or VW Passat?

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

VW Passat

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

Astra Sports Tourer

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26500 £ , while the VW Passat costs 36500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9985 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Passat manages with 1.20 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer with 2.30 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer performs decisively better – achieving up to 413 km, about 278 km more than the VW Passat.

Passat

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 VW Passat has a slightly edge – offering 272 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 5.80 s, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.60 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Passat performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer tops out at 235 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Passat pulls slight stronger with 400 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is somewhat lighter – 1394 kg compared to 1573 kg. The difference is around 179 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Passat offers to a small extent more room – 690 L compared to 597 L. That’s a difference of about 93 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Passat performs slightly better – up to 1920 L, which is about 286 L more than the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer.

When it comes to payload, VW Passat to a small extent takes the win – 577 kg compared to 497 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer proves to be has the upper hand and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £26,500
Astra Sports Tourer

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 6.1 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.60 kWh
  • Electric Range : 81 - 413 km
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
VW Passat

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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 Passat

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The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
VW Passat

Costs and Consumption

Price
26500 - 41800 £
Price
36500 - 58500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 413 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
0 - 137 g/km
co2
28 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1394 - 1760 kg
Curb weight
1573 - 1858 kg
Trunk capacity
516 - 597 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4642 mm
Length
4917 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1849 mm
Height
1443 - 1481 mm
Height
1521 mm
Max trunk capacity
1553 - 1634 L
Max trunk capacity
1770 - 1920 L
Payload
413 - 497 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 225 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
Max Speed
212 - 250 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 165 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, B
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.