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Vauxhall Astra vs Skoda Fabia - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (225 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (25200 £ vs 16900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Skoda Fabia?

Vauxhall Astra

Skoda Fabia

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.

Skoda Fabia has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16900 £, while the Vauxhall Astra costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 8314 £.

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

Fabia

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 Vauxhall Astra has a evident edge – offering 225 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.50 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra performs slight better – reaching 235 km/h, while the Skoda Fabia tops out at 228 km/h. The difference is around 7 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Astra pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 360 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm difference.

Astra

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Skoda Fabia is somewhat lighter – 1143 kg compared to 1341 kg. The difference is around 198 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers minimal more room – 422 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 42 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Astra performs somewhat better – up to 1339 L, which is about 149 L more than the Skoda Fabia.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Astra somewhat takes the win – 509 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Vauxhall Astra shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £25,200
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
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Vauxhall Astra
Skoda Fabia

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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 Fabia

The Skoda Fabia is a clever, no-nonsense small car that turns everyday chores into a breeze thanks to smart packaging and a surprisingly roomy cabin. It won’t set your pulses racing, but it’s a consistently sensible choice — reliable, easy to live with and blessed with a few neat tricks that make city life less faff.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25200 - 40500 £
Price
16900 - 30500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 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
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1341 - 1736 kg
Curb weight
1143 - 1278 kg
Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
4374 mm
Length
4108 - 4137 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1780 mm
Height
1432 - 1488 mm
Height
1458 - 1461 mm
Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
Max trunk capacity
1190 L
Payload
414 - 509 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
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
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 228 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 - 165 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Skoda

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What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Astra?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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