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Vauxhall Astra vs Polestar 2 – Which one offers the better deal?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Polestar 2?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Astra has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Polestar 2 costs 42000 £. That’s a price difference of around 16800 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Polestar 2: with 14.80 kWh per 100 km, it’s hardly perceptible more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra with 15.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.60 kWh.

As for range, the Polestar 2 performs distinct better – achieving up to 659 km, about 240 km more than the Vauxhall Astra.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 2 has a clearly edge – offering 476 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 251 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.20 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.50 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra performs to a small extent better – reaching 235 km/h, while the Polestar 2 tops out at 205 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Polestar 2 pulls clearly stronger with 740 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is clearly lighter – 1341 kg compared to 2015 kg. The difference is around 674 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers hardly perceptible more room – 422 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Astra performs slightly better – up to 1339 L, which is about 244 L more than the Polestar 2.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Astra slightly takes the win – 509 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Polestar 2 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Polestar 2 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Polestar 2

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 16.8 kWh
  • Electric Range : 554 - 659 km
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Vauxhall Astra

The Opel Astra exudes a sleek and modern design, making it a standout choice in the compact car segment. Its interior is thoughtfully crafted, providing both comfort and cutting-edge technology for an enhanced driving experience. The vehicle is also celebrated for its efficient performance, adeptly balancing power with fuel economy to suit urban and long-distance journeys alike.

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Polestar 2

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Der Polestar 2 beeindruckt mit seinem klaren, skandinavischen Design und einer hochwertigen Verarbeitung, die sowohl innen als auch außen zu sehen ist. Besonders auffallend ist das futuristische Cockpit mit einem innovativen Infotainment-System, das auf Android basiert und nahtlose Konnektivität bietet. Zusätzlich bietet das Modell ein exzellentes Fahrgefühl mit dynamischen Fahreigenschaften, das selbst anspruchsvolle Fahrer begeistert.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25200 - 40500 £
Price
42000 - 57400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh
Electric Range
82 - 419 km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
0 - 135 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1341 - 1736 kg
Curb weight
2015 - 2188 kg
Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4374 mm
Length
4606 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1859 mm
Height
1432 - 1488 mm
Height
1473 - 1479 mm
Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
Max trunk capacity
1095 L
Payload
414 - 509 kg
Payload
375 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 225 HP
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
96 - 165 kW
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Polestar

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What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Astra?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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