Compare performance (196 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Toyota Proace Bus?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Vauxhall Astra is moderately cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Toyota Proace Bus costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,287 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Toyota Proace Bus with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.
In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra is considerably more efficient: consuming 15.3 kWh/100km compared to 24.2 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace Bus. That’s a difference of about 8.9 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers clearly more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 111 km more than the Toyota Proace Bus.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Astra offers marginally more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Toyota Proace Bus takes 13.3 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Bus delivers only slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Toyota Proace Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is noticeably lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,835 kg. The difference is around 397 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries substantially more – 1,265 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 763 kg.
The Vauxhall Astra is clearly superior 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 Proace Bus is a pragmatic people‑mover that swallows passengers and luggage with the kind of everyday practicality fleet managers and large families will appreciate. It may not thrill the enthusiast, but its sensible layout, sturdy build and Toyota badge make it a dependable, no-nonsense choice for anyone needing space and reliability rather than flash.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
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Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
84 - 454 km
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Electric Range
218 - 343 km
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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
0 - 177 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
5
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Seats
5 - 9
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
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Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
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Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,859 mm
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Width
1,920 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
438 - 502 kg
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Payload
825 - 1,265 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
Electric, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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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
136 - 180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
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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
100 - 132 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Toyota
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