Vauxhall Astra vs Volvo V60 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Vauxhall Astra has the significantly advantage in terms of price – starting at 25200 £, while the Volvo V60 starts at 41600 £. That’s a price difference of about 16457 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra manages with 2.20 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Volvo V60 with 2.40 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

In terms of range, the Vauxhall Astra performs decisively better – offering up to 419 km, roughly 327 km more than the Volvo V60.

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 performance, the Volvo V60 clearly takes the lead – with 455 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s a power increase of roughly 230 HP.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is decisively faster – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.50 s. That makes it around 2.90 s quicker.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra is slightly ahead – reaching 235 km/h, while the Volvo V60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is roughly 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V60 pulls strongly stronger, offering 709 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 349 Nm difference.

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

Both vehicles offer enough space for 5 passengers.

The Vauxhall Astra is slightly lighter – 1341 kg compared to 1734 kg. The weight difference is around 393 kg.

In trunk capacity, the Volvo V60 takes the lead – 519 L compared to 422 L. That’s around 97 L difference.

In maximum load capacity, Volvo V60 wins – up to 1431 L, about 92 L more than the Vauxhall Astra.

Payload capacity also favors the Vauxhall Astra minimal – 509 kg compared to 506 kg. The difference is roughly 3 kg.

Overall, the Vauxhall Astra proves to be edges out a narrow win and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and is the more versatile choice for everyday driving.