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Vauxhall Astra vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Volvo XC40?

Vauxhall Astra vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • slightly lighter

Volvo XC40

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
  • very slightly more trunk space

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.

Vauxhall Astra is markedly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Volvo XC40 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,485 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

XC40

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo XC40 offers only slightly more power – delivering 197 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 7.6 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers somewhat more torque with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Astra

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is slightly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,688 kg. The difference is around 250 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo XC40 offers very slightly more boot space – 452 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC40 carries barely more – 532 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 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 : 83 - 454 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
36,800 - 47,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
83 - 454 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
147 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
452 L
Length
-
Length
4,425 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
-
Height
1,652 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,328 L
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Volvo
Is the Vauxhall Astra offered with different drivetrains?

The Vauxhall Astra is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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