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Vauxhall Astra vs Kia Sportage comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 288 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 Sportage?

Vauxhall Astra vs Kia Sportage: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • marginally lighter
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Kia Sportage

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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 Sportage 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 visibly more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers substantially more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 388 km more than the Kia Sportage.

Sportage

Engine and Performance:

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 Kia Sportage offers markedly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 92 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage delivers only slightly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Astra

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is marginally lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,552 kg. The difference is around 114 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers markedly more boot space – 587 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 165 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries slightly more – 580 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra is far ahead 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.

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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EM
24 Apr 2026, 11:56:00

Low fuel consumption, spacious, responsive acceleration, quiet

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Peter
3 Jan 2026, 23:20:52

I drove the Toyota RAV4 and the Kia Sportage on business — the Kia’s engine and automatic gearbox are much better. It doesn’t jerk or scream, and the shifts are smooth. Comfort in both cars is very similar.

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Lello
14 Nov 2025, 09:58:29

Perfect car in every way, good trim, excellent fuel economy and reliability, price competitive with brands that have been established for longer...

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
67 - 177 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
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
533 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
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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