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Vauxhall Astra vs Renault Austral comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 148 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Renault Austral?

Vauxhall Astra vs Renault Austral: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Renault Austral

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly 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 very slightly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Renault Austral costs 29,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,637 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Renault Austral with 6.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

Austral

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 Vauxhall Astra offers clearly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 148 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Renault Austral takes 9.9 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers visibly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 90 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 1,548 kg. The difference is around 110 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Austral offers clearly more boot space – 555 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 133 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries barely more – 502 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 47 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
Vauxhall Astra
Renault Austral

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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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Renault Austral

The Renault Austral is a stylish, well-built crossover that blends a comfortable ride with a spacious, modern cabin. It combines everyday-friendly refinement and contemporary technology with a focus on safety and practicality, making it a sensible choice for drivers who want an all-round family car.

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Vauxhall Astra
Renault Austral

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
29,900 - 34,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
145 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
1,548 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
555 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
148 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
109 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Renault
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