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Vauxhall Astra vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Renault Kangoo Compact Van?

Vauxhall Astra vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

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  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter

Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • markedly cheaper

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

Astra

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Kangoo Compact Van is markedly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,837 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra is markedly more efficient: consuming 15.3 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Renault Kangoo Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 3.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers visibly more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 164 km more than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van.

Kangoo Compact Van

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 Vauxhall Astra offers noticeably more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Renault Kangoo Compact Van takes 11.6 s. That’s about 4 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 1,493 kg. The difference is around 55 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van carries considerably more – 901 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 399 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra 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.

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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 : 83 - 454 km
Vauxhall Astra
Renault Kangoo Compact Van

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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 Kangoo Compact Van

The Renault Kangoo is a practical, no-nonsense compact van that turns urban deliveries and weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly easy chore. Roomy for its size, comfortable to drive and brimming with smart storage solutions, it’s a sensible pick for anyone who needs honest utility without drama.

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Vauxhall Astra
Renault Kangoo Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
22,400 - 37,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
83 - 454 km
Electric Range
270 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
1,493 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,486 - 4,910 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
1,854 - 1,864 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 4,900 L
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
498 - 901 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
75 - 122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 18.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 176 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
230 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
55 - 90 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Renault
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