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Vauxhall Astra vs Toyota Proace Bus comparison

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?

Vauxhall Astra vs Toyota Proace Bus: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

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  • moderately cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Toyota Proace Bus

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Proace Bus

Engine and Performance:

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.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £28,300
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 84 - 454 km
Vauxhall Astra
Toyota Proace Bus

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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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Toyota Proace Bus

The 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.

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Vauxhall Astra
Toyota Proace Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Electric Range
218 - 343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
825 - 1,265 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Toyota
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