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Vauxhall Astra vs Volvo V90 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (225 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (25200 £ vs 62300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Volvo V90?

Vauxhall Astra

Volvo V90

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Astra has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Volvo V90 costs 62300 £. That’s a price difference of around 37114 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo V90 manages with 0.80 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra with 2.20 L. The difference is about 1.40 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Vauxhall Astra performs significantly better – achieving up to 419 km, about 331 km more than the Volvo V90.

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Engine and Performance:

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 Volvo V90 has a clearly edge – offering 455 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 230 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V90 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.50 s. That’s about 2.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra performs noticeable better – reaching 235 km/h, while the Volvo V90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo V90 pulls convincingly stronger with 709 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 349 Nm difference.

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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.

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In curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is convincingly lighter – 1341 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 734 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Volvo V90 offers somewhat more room – 488 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 66 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Volvo V90 performs slight better – up to 1454 L, which is about 115 L more than the Vauxhall Astra.

When it comes to payload, Volvo V90 barely noticeable takes the win – 515 kg compared to 509 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Vauxhall Astra shows itself to be wins by a narrow margin and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £25,200
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Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.40 kWh
  • Electric Range : 82 - 419 km
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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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Volvo V90

The Volvo V90 blends Scandinavian elegance with estate practicality, delivering a composed ride and an interior that's both luxurious and perfectly sensible. Packed with clever storage and top-flight safety kit, it's the choice for buyers who want to look classy while hauling life's chaos — without making a fuss about it.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25200 - 40500 £
Price
62300 - 71700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
Consumption L/100km
0.80 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 - 419 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
co2
0 - 135 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1341 - 1736 kg
Curb weight
2075 kg
Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
4374 mm
Length
4945 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1879 mm
Height
1432 - 1488 mm
Height
1472 mm
Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
Max trunk capacity
1454 L
Payload
414 - 509 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 225 HP
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 165 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Volvo

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What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Astra?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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