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Vauxhall Astra vs Suzuki Vitara comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 23,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Suzuki Vitara?

Vauxhall Astra vs Suzuki Vitara: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Suzuki Vitara

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Astra

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Suzuki Vitara is somewhat cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,706 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Suzuki Vitara with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Suzuki Vitara is very slightly more efficient: consuming 14.9 kWh/100km compared to 15.3 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Astra. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 28 km more than the Suzuki Vitara.

Vitara

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 offers very slightly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 12 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Suzuki Vitara is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers moderately more torque with 360 Nm compared to 307 Nm. That’s about 53 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, Suzuki Vitara is slightly lighter – 1,255 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 183 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers somewhat more boot space – 422 L compared to 375 L. That’s a difference of about 47 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries somewhat more – 502 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 77 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra is far ahead overall 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.

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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 : 83 - 454 km
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A very pleasant car for an affordable price. The only downside is poorly soundproofed doors and windows.

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Polet
14 Jan 2026, 00:08:10

Proven reliability — it’s sold on every continent, and a real pleasure as a 4x4.

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Alejandro
15 Nov 2025, 18:50:42

After trying both, I chose the Vitara for everyday use. In my view, its balance of performance, quality and price is superior.

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Vauxhall Astra
Suzuki Vitara

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
23,600 - 36,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
83 - 454 km
Electric Range
344 - 426 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
0 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
1,255 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 375 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,775 - 1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
395 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
110 - 184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
81 - 135 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,373 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Suzuki
Is the Vauxhall Astra offered with different drivetrains?

The Vauxhall Astra is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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