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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer vs VW Taigo comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 19,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer or VW Taigo?

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer vs VW Taigo: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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VW Taigo

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly 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 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.

VW Taigo is clearly cheaper – starting at 19,900 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,071 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the VW Taigo with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

Taigo

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 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers clearly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the VW Taigo takes 8.2 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

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 Taigo is slightly lighter – 1,229 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 209 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers visibly more boot space – 597 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 157 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 : 82 - 445 km
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
VW Taigo

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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 Taigo

The VW Taigo brings coupe-like flair to the compact crossover scene with sharp styling and an interior that punches above its price, feeling smarter than you’d expect. It’s an easygoing daily companion that balances comfort and practicality with a playful wink, perfect for city drivers who want something livelier than a regular hatchback.

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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
VW Taigo

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Price
19,900 - 31,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 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
120 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Curb weight
1,229 - 1,302 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,757 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
434 - 502 kg
Payload
448 - 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
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 11.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General

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