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Vauxhall Astra vs SsangYong Torres comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 33,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or SsangYong Torres?

Vauxhall Astra vs SsangYong Torres: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.3 (5 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably more efficient
  • barely lighter
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SsangYong Torres

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • very slightly more electric range
  • visibly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Astra

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Astra is slightly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the SsangYong Torres costs 33,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,571 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the SsangYong Torres with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 5.7 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra is noticeably more efficient: consuming 15.3 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the SsangYong Torres. That’s a difference of about 3.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the SsangYong Torres offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 462 km, about 8 km more than the Vauxhall Astra.

Torres

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 SsangYong Torres offers marginally more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 11 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers barely more torque with 360 Nm compared to 339 Nm. That’s about 21 Nm more.

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, Vauxhall Astra is barely lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Torres offers visibly more boot space – 703 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 281 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Torres carries very slightly more – 552 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 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, Plug-in 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 84 - 454 km
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Reviews Vauxhall Astra

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Carlos
19 Aug 2026, 15:08:03

They're very close, but the Opel Astra seems more efficient.

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SsangYong Torres

SsangYong Torres cuts a rugged, purposeful silhouette that feels more expensive than its price tag, offering generously practical packaging and a no-nonsense feature set. It drives with surprisingly assured manners and genuine off-road appetite, making it a clever choice for buyers who want real SUV capability without badge snobbery.

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Reviews SsangYong Torres

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Nelson GAlindo Arias
12 May 2026, 21:17:14

It's a comfortable car with good performance and economical.

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Vauxhall Astra
SsangYong Torres

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
33,800 - 44,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Electric Range
462 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
0 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,618 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
703 L
Length
-
Length
4,700 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
1,710 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,662 L
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
552 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
163 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
191 - 194 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
280 - 339 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
120 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
SsangYong
Is the Vauxhall Astra offered with different drivetrains?

The Vauxhall Astra is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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