Vauxhall Astra vs Skoda Elroq – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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 has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Skoda Elroq costs 29100 £. That’s a price difference of around 3866 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Skoda Elroq: with 15.20 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra with 15.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.20 kWh.

As for range, the Skoda Elroq performs distinct better – achieving up to 580 km, about 161 km more than the Vauxhall Astra.

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 Skoda Elroq has a distinct edge – offering 340 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Elroq is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.50 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Elroq pulls convincingly stronger with 679 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 319 Nm difference.

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, the Vauxhall Astra is significantly lighter – 1341 kg compared to 1949 kg. The difference is around 608 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Elroq offers to a small extent more room – 470 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 48 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Elroq performs somewhat better – up to 1580 L, which is about 241 L more than the Vauxhall Astra.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Elroq barely noticeable takes the win – 531 kg compared to 509 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

All in all, the Skoda Elroq shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.