Compare performance (196 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Vauxhall Astra is barely cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,328 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.
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 only slightly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.
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 marginally lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,485 kg. The difference is around 47 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers visibly more boot space – 596 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 174 L.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries a bit more – 502 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 62 kg.
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.
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 Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
83 - 454 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 130 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,650 mm
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Width
1,859 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Payload
438 - 502 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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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
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Power HP
130 - 196 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
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 - 144 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,026
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Toyota
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