Compare performance (225 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (25200 £ vs 25700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Kia K4?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Vauxhall Astra has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £ , while the Kia K4 costs 25700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 514 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Astra manages with 2.20 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Kia K4 with 5.80 L. The difference is about 3.60 L per 100 km.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Astra has a a bit edge – offering 225 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Kia K4 takes 8.40 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Astra pulls noticeable stronger with 360 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is slight lighter – 1341 kg compared to 1415 kg. The difference is around 74 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Kia K4 offers slight more room – 438 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 16 L.
When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Astra slightly takes the win – 509 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.
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.
The Opel Astra strikes a neat balance between everyday practicality and engaging handling, so the daily grind suddenly feels a bit less dull. Inside it's intelligently packaged with modern kit and comfortable seating, making it a very sensible pick for buyers who want a dependable hatchback that doesn't take itself too seriously.
detailsKia K4 shakes up the compact-sedan crowd with concept-car looks, a smartly packaged cabin, and the kind of easygoing refinement that makes rush hour feel less like a chore. It blends value, tech, and a dash of attitude, serving up a smooth, confident drive that might have you taking the long way home just to show off those angles.
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Price
25200 - 40500 £
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Price
25700 - 32800 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 6.9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
82 - 419 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
51 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 135 g/km
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co2
132 - 155 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1341 - 1736 kg
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Curb weight
1415 - 1500 kg
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Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
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Trunk capacity
328 - 438 L
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Length
4374 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1860 mm
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Width
1850 mm
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Height
1432 - 1488 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
414 - 509 kg
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Payload
435 - 455 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
130 - 225 HP
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Power HP
115 - 180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 s
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Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
96 - 165 kW
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Power kW
85 - 132 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Kia
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.