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Vauxhall Astra vs Subaru Impreza comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 30,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Subaru Impreza?

Vauxhall Astra vs Subaru Impreza: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Subaru Impreza

5 (2 Reviews)
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Astra

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Astra is barely cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Subaru Impreza costs 30,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,031 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Subaru Impreza with 7.3 L/100km. The difference is about 5.1 L/100km.

Impreza

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 visibly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Subaru Impreza takes 10.6 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers substantially more torque with 360 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 178 Nm more.

Astra

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 terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is barely lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,574 kg. The difference is around 136 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers clearly more boot space – 422 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 107 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Impreza carries marginally more – 526 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 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, 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 84 - 454 km
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Vauxhall Astra

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Vauxhall Astra
Subaru Impreza

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
30,300 - 32,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
166 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
1,574 - 1,599 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
501 - 526 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Subaru
Is the Vauxhall Astra offered with different drivetrains?

The Vauxhall Astra is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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