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Vauxhall Astra vs Skoda Karoq comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Skoda Karoq?

Vauxhall Astra vs Skoda Karoq: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
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Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 marginally cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Skoda Karoq costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 805 £.

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

Karoq

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 very slightly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Karoq is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 360 Nm.

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, Skoda Karoq is marginally lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 58 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers slightly more boot space – 521 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Karoq carries barely more – 549 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 47 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.

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 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
128 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
456 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
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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