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Vauxhall Astra vs Skoda Elroq comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 37,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Skoda Elroq?

Vauxhall Astra vs Skoda Elroq: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly lighter

Skoda Elroq

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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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.

Vauxhall Astra is visibly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Skoda Elroq costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,591 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Skoda Elroq is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.2 kWh/100km compared to 15.3 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Astra. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Skoda Elroq offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 573 km, about 119 km more than the Vauxhall Astra.

Elroq

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 Skoda Elroq offers considerably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 144 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Elroq is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Elroq delivers considerably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 319 Nm more.

Astra

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 terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is significantly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 2,133 kg. The difference is around 695 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Elroq offers slightly more boot space – 470 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 48 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Elroq carries marginally more – 517 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Elroq is decisively ahead 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 £37,900
Elroq

Skoda Elroq

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.2 - 16.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 529 - 573 km
Vauxhall Astra
Skoda Elroq

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Skoda Elroq

The Skoda Elroq is a cleverly packaged family SUV that mixes roomy practicality with sharp, modern looks, making it an easy pick for buyers who prefer common sense over flash. On the road it's composed and user-friendly, with thoughtful interior details that turn everyday driving into something pleasantly efficient — a sensible companion with a wink.

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Vauxhall Astra
Skoda Elroq

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
37,900 - 45,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
83 - 454 km
Electric Range
529 - 573 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
77 - 79 kWh
co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
2,133 - 2,268 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
-
Length
4,488 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,884 mm
Height
-
Height
1,608 - 1,625 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,580 L
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
470 - 517 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Skoda
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