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Vauxhall Astra vs Renault Symbioz – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Symbioz has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24400 £, while the Vauxhall Astra costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 763 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Astra manages with 2.20 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Renault Symbioz with 4.50 L. The difference is about 2.30 L per 100 km.

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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 Vauxhall Astra has a distinct edge – offering 225 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Renault Symbioz takes 9.10 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 235 km/h, while the Renault Symbioz tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Astra pulls distinct stronger with 360 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is minimal lighter – 1341 kg compared to 1359 kg. The difference is around 18 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Symbioz offers distinct more room – 576 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 154 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Symbioz performs evident better – up to 1682 L, which is about 343 L more than the Vauxhall Astra.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Astra hardly perceptible takes the win – 509 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Vauxhall Astra proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Astra is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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

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 Symbioz

The Renault Symbioz feels less like a traditional car and more like a rolling living room that's been told it's allowed to drive — its flowing lines and minimalist cabin are pure concept-car theatre that teases the future of everyday transport. For buyers with an eye for design and a taste for tech-forward ideas, the Symbioz is an alluring vision of what Renault could offer tomorrow, even if it's not yet a model you can park in your driveway.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
25200 - 40500 £
Price
24400 - 30700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 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
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co2
0 - 135 g/km
co2
102 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1341 - 1736 kg
Curb weight
1359 - 1544 kg
Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Length
4374 mm
Length
4413 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1797 mm
Height
1432 - 1488 mm
Height
1575 mm
Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
Max trunk capacity
1582 - 1682 L
Payload
414 - 509 kg
Payload
376 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 225 HP
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
250 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 165 kW
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1789 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Renault
What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Astra?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.