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Vauxhall Astra vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Maserati Ghibli?

Vauxhall Astra vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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Maserati Ghibli

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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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 Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 60,475 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.4 L/100km.

Ghibli

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 Maserati Ghibli offers considerably more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 234 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Ghibli is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Ghibli delivers clearly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 220 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 noticeably lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 515 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Ghibli offers slightly more boot space – 500 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 78 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Ghibli carries somewhat more – 577 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra stands well ahead of its rival 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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Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 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
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
-
Length
4,971 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
-
Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Maserati
Is the Vauxhall Astra offered with different drivetrains?

The Vauxhall Astra is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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