Compare performance (196 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Lotus Eletre?
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 clearly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 57,428 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra is significantly more efficient: consuming 15.3 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 7.2 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 116 km more than the Vauxhall Astra.
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 Lotus Eletre offers significantly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 722 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers considerably more torque with 985 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 625 Nm more.
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 substantially lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 1,127 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers visibly more boot space – 688 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 266 L.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries only slightly more – 502 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.
The Lotus Eletre 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.
detailsThe Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
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Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
84 - 454 km
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Electric Range
450 - 570 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
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co2
0 - 130 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
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Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
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Trunk capacity
688 L
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Length
-
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Length
5,103 mm
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Width
1,859 mm
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Width
2,060 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,630 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
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Payload
438 - 502 kg
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Payload
405 - 485 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
130 - 196 HP
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Power HP
612 - 918 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Power kW
450 - 675 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Lotus
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