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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer vs VW Polo comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer or VW Polo?

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer vs VW Polo: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially more trunk space
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VW Polo

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Polo is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,733 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the VW Polo with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

Polo

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 Polo offers very slightly more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 11 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Polo is somewhat 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.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer delivers moderately more torque with 360 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Astra Sports Tourer

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Polo is markedly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers substantially more boot space – 597 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 246 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer carries only slightly more – 502 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 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
VW Polo

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Polo

The Polo is a well-built, comfortable hatchback that blends a refined cabin and composed manners into a compact package. It's easy to live with day to day, offering sensible space, tidy controls and reassuring quality that make it a practical choice for city or longer trips.

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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
VW Polo

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
83 - 445 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 132 g/km
co2
116 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
434 - 502 kg
Payload
432 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
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
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
VW
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