Vauxhall Astra vs Skoda Superb Limousine – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Skoda Superb Limousine costs 34200 £. That’s a price difference of around 9009 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Superb Limousine manages with 0.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra with 2.20 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Vauxhall Astra performs clearly better – achieving up to 419 km, about 282 km more than the Skoda Superb Limousine.

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 Superb Limousine has a a bit edge – offering 265 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Superb Limousine is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 5.60 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.50 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Superb Limousine performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Vauxhall Astra tops out at 235 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Superb Limousine pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 400 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Vauxhall Astra is a bit lighter – 1341 kg compared to 1559 kg. The difference is around 218 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Superb Limousine offers noticeable more room – 645 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 223 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Superb Limousine performs distinct better – up to 1795 L, which is about 456 L more than the Vauxhall Astra.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Superb Limousine slightly takes the win – 580 kg compared to 509 kg. That’s a difference of about 71 kg.

All in all, the Skoda Superb Limousine shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.