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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer or VW Transporter Bus?

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

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  • visibly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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.

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 visibly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,487 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is substantially more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 22.4 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Bus. That’s a difference of about 6.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers visibly more range – reaching up to 445 km, about 121 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

Transporter Bus

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 Transporter Bus offers clearly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 90 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.7 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers a bit more torque with 415 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 55 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.

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is clearly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 560 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more boot space – 763 L compared to 597 L. That’s a difference of about 166 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries clearly more – 1,143 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 641 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus is clearly superior 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 87 - 324 km
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

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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 Transporter Bus

The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.

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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
83 - 445 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 132 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
434 - 502 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General

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