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Vauxhall Astra vs Skoda Scala – Differences & prices compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Vauxhall Astra or Skoda Scala fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Scala has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20900 £, while the Vauxhall Astra costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 4286 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Astra manages with 2.20 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Skoda Scala with 5 L. The difference is about 2.80 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Astra has a evident edge – offering 225 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Skoda Scala takes 8.20 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra performs minimal better – reaching 235 km/h, while the Skoda Scala tops out at 221 km/h. The difference is around 14 km/h.

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

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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 curb weight, Skoda Scala is a bit lighter – 1199 kg compared to 1341 kg. The difference is around 142 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Scala offers barely noticeable more room – 467 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Scala performs barely noticeable better – up to 1410 L, which is about 71 L more than the Vauxhall Astra.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Astra to a small extent takes the win – 509 kg compared to 431 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Vauxhall Astra proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Astra is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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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

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 Scala

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The Skoda Scala is a tidy, no-nonsense hatch that wraps clever packaging and composed manners into a compact, grown-up package. It’s the sensible choice for buyers who want everyday practicality with a dash of style and personality—no drama, just reliable charm.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25200 - 40500 £
Price
20900 - 30700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
Consumption L/100km
5 - 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
114 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 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
1199 - 1271 kg
Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
467 L
Length
4374 mm
Length
4362 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1793 mm
Height
1432 - 1488 mm
Height
1514 mm
Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
Max trunk capacity
1410 L
Payload
414 - 509 kg
Payload
403 - 431 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
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
Max Speed
192 - 221 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 - 165 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 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
C, D
Brand
Vauxhall
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Skoda

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What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Astra?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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