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Vauxhall Astra vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 229 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Hyundai IONIQ 5?

Vauxhall Astra vs Hyundai IONIQ 5: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Hyundai IONIQ 5

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Astra

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Astra is substantially cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,051 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra is only slightly more efficient: consuming 15.3 kWh/100km compared to 15.6 kWh/100km for the Hyundai IONIQ 5. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 116 km more than the Vauxhall Astra.

IONIQ 5

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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers a bit more power – delivering 229 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 33 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers marginally more torque with 360 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 10 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, Vauxhall Astra is visibly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 517 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers slightly more boot space – 520 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 98 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 carries only slightly more – 530 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra is narrowly ahead 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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Vauxhall Astra

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The best of the best. Comfortable, practical, economical, fun, spacious, with all the ADAS and safety systems. What more could you ask for?

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Vauxhall Astra
Hyundai IONIQ 5

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
43,300 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Electric Range
440 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
1,955 - 2,060 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
515 - 530 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
170 - 229 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
125 - 168 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

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

The Vauxhall Astra is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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