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Vauxhall Astra vs Toyota Yaris Cross comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 23,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Toyota Yaris Cross?

Vauxhall Astra vs Toyota Yaris Cross: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Toyota Yaris Cross

4.3 (14 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • noticeably 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.

Toyota Yaris Cross is somewhat cheaper – starting at 23,700 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,586 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Toyota Yaris Cross with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

Yaris Cross

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 clearly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 66 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Toyota Yaris Cross takes 10.7 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

Astra

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Yaris Cross is noticeably lighter – 1,180 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 258 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers only slightly more boot space – 422 L compared to 397 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Yaris Cross carries only slightly more – 510 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra stands well ahead of its rival 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 : 83 - 454 km
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Vauxhall Astra

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The Toyota Yaris Cross takes the jaunty personality of the Yaris and gives it a taller stance and a bit more practicality, so you get city-friendly agility with added SUV presence. It’s easy to live with, economical on the daily grind, and smartly packaged — a sensible pick for buyers who want fuss-free transport with a touch of character.

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Reviews Toyota Yaris Cross

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Oleh G
22 Apr 2026, 19:47:57

It would be desirable to improve its sound/noise insulation, increase the trunk capacity, add more power for the high beams, and offer more accessories.

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claudio
26 Mar 2026, 13:45:30

After several cars from the VW Group and a long search, I chose the Yaris Cross — also because of the unusual gearbox.

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Peter
25 Dec 2025, 21:05:44

I've had the car since April, and so far I'm giving it a 5.

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Gelu
26 Sept 2025, 18:58:16

Great car — average consumption from April to September in Eco mode: 3.7 L/100 km.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
23,700 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
83 - 454 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
101 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
1,180 - 1,290 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
320 - 397 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
485 - 510 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
116 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 11.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
85 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,490 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Toyota
Is the Vauxhall Astra offered with different drivetrains?

The Vauxhall Astra is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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