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Vauxhall Astra vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Skoda Fabia?

Vauxhall Astra vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Astra

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.

Skoda Fabia is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,972 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Skoda Fabia with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

Fabia

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 offers only slightly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers markedly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Skoda Fabia is visibly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers only slightly more boot space – 422 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 42 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries somewhat more – 502 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra 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 £28,300
Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 83 - 454 km
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Vauxhall Astra

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Vauxhall Astra
Skoda Fabia

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
83 - 454 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Skoda
Is the Vauxhall Astra offered with different drivetrains?

The Vauxhall Astra is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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