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Vauxhall Astra vs Skoda Octavia Combi comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 25,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Skoda Octavia Combi?

Vauxhall Astra vs Skoda Octavia Combi: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more efficient
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Skoda Octavia Combi

  • slightly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • markedly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Skoda Octavia Combi is slightly cheaper – starting at 25,600 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,700 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Combi with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

Octavia Combi

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 Octavia Combi offers barely more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Combi is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 6.7 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 360 Nm.

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 terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Combi is very slightly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 72 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers markedly more boot space – 640 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 218 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Combi carries marginally more – 534 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra is far ahead 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
Skoda Octavia Combi

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
25,600 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
83 - 454 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
113 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
502 - 534 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

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