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Vauxhall Astra vs Kia Niro comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 138 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Kia Niro?

Vauxhall Astra vs Kia Niro: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Kia Niro

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • very 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Astra is marginally cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Kia Niro costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Kia Niro with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

Niro

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Astra offers visibly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 138 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Kia Niro takes 11.1 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers visibly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.

Astra

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is barely lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,474 kg. The difference is around 36 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Niro offers very slightly more boot space – 451 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 29 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries only slightly more – 502 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra is decisively 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
29,100 - 33,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.9 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
102 - 111 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
1,474 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
451 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
466 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
138 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 11.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
102 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,580 cm3

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

The Vauxhall Astra is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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