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Vauxhall Astra vs Suzuki Swift - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (225 HP vs 82 HP), boot space and price (25200 £ vs 17100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Suzuki Swift?

Vauxhall Astra

Suzuki Swift

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

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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.

Suzuki Swift has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 17100 £, while the Vauxhall Astra costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 8049 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Astra manages with 2.20 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Suzuki Swift with 4.40 L. The difference is about 2.20 L per 100 km.

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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 Vauxhall Astra has a decisively edge – offering 225 HP compared to 82 HP. That’s roughly 143 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra performs evident better – reaching 235 km/h, while the Suzuki Swift tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 65 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Astra pulls decisively stronger with 360 Nm compared to 112 Nm. That’s about 248 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Suzuki Swift is noticeable lighter – 1069 kg compared to 1341 kg. The difference is around 272 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers distinct more room – 422 L compared to 265 L. That’s a difference of about 157 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Astra performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1339 L, which is about 359 L more than the Suzuki Swift.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Astra clearly takes the win – 509 kg compared to 296 kg. That’s a difference of about 213 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Vauxhall Astra shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £25,200
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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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Suzuki Swift

The Suzuki Swift is a cheeky little hatch that turns city streets into its playground with lively handling and a grin-inducing drive. Practical enough for daily chores, thrifty to run and kinder on your wallet than many rivals, it's a sensible pick for buyers who want fun without drama.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25200 - 40500 £
Price
17100 - 21200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 4.9 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
-
co2
0 - 135 g/km
co2
98 - 110 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
37 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
1069 - 1145 kg
Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
265 L
Length
4374 mm
Length
3860 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1735 mm
Height
1432 - 1488 mm
Height
1485 - 1510 mm
Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
Max trunk capacity
980 L
Payload
414 - 509 kg
Payload
282 - 296 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 225 HP
Power HP
82 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 170 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
112 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
96 - 165 kW
Power kW
61 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1197 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Suzuki

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What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Astra?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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