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Vauxhall Astra vs Porsche Boxster – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Vauxhall Astra or Porsche Boxster?

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 Porsche Boxster costs 136000 £. That’s a price difference of around 110837 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Astra manages with 2.20 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Porsche Boxster with 12.70 L. The difference is about 10.50 L per 100 km.

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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 Porsche Boxster has a decisively edge – offering 500 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 275 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Boxster is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.50 s. That’s about 4.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Boxster performs evident better – reaching 308 km/h, while the Vauxhall Astra tops out at 235 km/h. The difference is around 73 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Boxster pulls to a small extent stronger with 450 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 90 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.

Seats: Vauxhall Astra offers convincingly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is slightly lighter – 1341 kg compared to 1485 kg. The difference is around 144 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers decisively more room – 422 L compared to 122 L. That’s a difference of about 300 L.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Astra decisively takes the win – 509 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 239 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Vauxhall Astra shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £25,200
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Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.40 kWh
  • Electric Range : 82 - 419 km
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Vauxhall Astra

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.

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Porsche Boxster

The Porsche Boxster epitomizes the essence of a pure, open-top driving experience with its mid-engine roadster design. Known for its agile handling and dynamic performance, the Boxster seamlessly blends luxury with thrilling precision on the road. Its unmistakable styling and superior engineering continue to captivate automotive enthusiasts who crave a visceral connection to the art of driving.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25200 - 40500 £
Price
136000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
Consumption L/100km
12.70 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 - 419 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 135 g/km
co2
288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1341 - 1736 kg
Curb weight
1485 kg
Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
122 L
Length
4374 mm
Length
4418 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1822 mm
Height
1432 - 1488 mm
Height
1252 mm
Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
414 - 509 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 225 HP
Power HP
500 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.40 s
Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
Max Speed
308 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
96 - 165 kW
Power kW
368 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
3996 cm3

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

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What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Astra?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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