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Vauxhall Astra vs Audi A1 comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 20,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Audi A1?

Vauxhall Astra vs Audi A1: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Audi A1

2.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • barely more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A1 is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,306 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Audi A1 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

A1

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 Audi A1 offers barely 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 Audi A1 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

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

Astra

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is noticeably lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 263 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers noticeably more boot space – 422 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 87 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries only slightly more – 502 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra 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.

from £28,300
Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 84 - 454 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
118 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
335 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
410 - 470 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 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Audi
Is the Vauxhall Astra offered with different drivetrains?

The Vauxhall Astra is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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