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Vauxhall Astra vs SEAT Ateca - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (225 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (25200 £ vs 25100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or SEAT Ateca?

Vauxhall Astra

SEAT Ateca

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

Astra

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

SEAT Ateca has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25100 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra costs 25200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 86 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Astra manages with 2.20 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the SEAT Ateca with 4.90 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.

Ateca

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 Vauxhall Astra has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 225 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra performs to a small extent better – reaching 235 km/h, while the SEAT Ateca tops out at 202 km/h. The difference is around 33 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 360 Nm.

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 curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is hardly perceptible lighter – 1341 kg compared to 1345 kg. The difference is around 4 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SEAT Ateca offers a bit more room – 510 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 88 L.

In maximum load capacity, the SEAT Ateca performs slightly better – up to 1604 L, which is about 265 L more than the Vauxhall Astra.

When it comes to payload, SEAT Ateca hardly perceptible takes the win – 525 kg compared to 509 kg. That’s a difference of about 16 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra is clearly superior 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.

Vauxhall Astra
SEAT Ateca

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Astra

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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SEAT Ateca

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The SEAT Ateca blends sharp, purposeful styling with practical space that turns everyday errands into something a bit more enjoyable. It’s poised and engaging to drive for its segment, offers solid value, and has just enough personality to make you smile on the school run.

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Vauxhall Astra
SEAT Ateca

Costs and Consumption

Price
25200 - 40500 £
Price
25100 - 36900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
82 - 419 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 135 g/km
co2
129 - 144 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 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
1345 - 1514 kg
Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
4374 mm
Length
4381 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1841 mm
Height
1432 - 1488 mm
Height
1601 mm
Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
Max trunk capacity
1604 L
Payload
414 - 509 kg
Payload
516 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 225 HP
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
Max Speed
183 - 202 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 - 165 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1968 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
SEAT
What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Astra?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.