Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Vauxhall Astra has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Toyota Corolla Cross costs 31700 £. That’s a price difference of around 6514 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Astra manages with 2.20 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Cross with 4.90 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.
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 has a somewhat edge – offering 225 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Toyota Corolla Cross takes 7.60 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra performs noticeable better – reaching 235 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Cross tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .
In curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is barely noticeable lighter – 1341 kg compared to 1380 kg. The difference is around 39 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla Cross offers slight more room – 425 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Astra performs barely noticeable better – up to 1339 L, which is about 2 L more than the Toyota Corolla Cross.
When it comes to payload, Toyota Corolla Cross hardly perceptible takes the win – 560 kg compared to 509 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.
The Vauxhall Astra proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Astra is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsThe Toyota Corolla Cross takes the familiar Corolla recipe, lifts it up and dresses it in SUV clothes — sensible, comfortable and blessedly unflashy. It won’t thrill the enthusiast, but its easy manners, clever packaging and dependable feel make it an ideal everyday car for shoppers who prefer sense over sass.
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Price
25200 - 40500 £
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Price
31700 - 41900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 - 419 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
51 kWh
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 135 g/km
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co2
112 - 120 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
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Fuel tank capacity
36 - 43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1341 - 1736 kg
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Curb weight
1380 - 1500 kg
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Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
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Trunk capacity
414 - 425 L
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Length
4374 mm
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Length
4460 mm
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Width
1860 mm
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Width
1825 mm
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Height
1432 - 1488 mm
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Height
1620 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
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Max trunk capacity
1333 - 1337 L
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Payload
414 - 509 kg
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Payload
515 - 560 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
130 - 225 HP
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Power HP
140 - 180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10 s
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Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
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Max Speed
170 - 180 km/h
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Torque
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
96 - 165 kW
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Power kW
103 - 132 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Toyota
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.