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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
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Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
83 - 445 km
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
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co2
0 - 132 g/km
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co2
0 - 229 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
5
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Seats
4 - 8
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Doors
-
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
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Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
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Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
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Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
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Length
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Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
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Width
1,859 mm
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Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
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Payload
434 - 502 kg
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Payload
330 - 1,143 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manual, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
130 - 196 HP
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Power HP
110 - 286 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Power kW
81 - 210 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
VW
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