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Vauxhall Astra vs VW Arteon comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or VW Arteon?

Vauxhall Astra vs VW Arteon: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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VW Arteon

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Astra

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Astra is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the VW Arteon costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,004 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

Arteon

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 VW Arteon offers clearly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 124 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Arteon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Arteon delivers slightly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 360 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 a bit lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,607 kg. The difference is around 169 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers markedly more boot space – 590 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 168 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Arteon carries a bit more – 569 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 67 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra holds a decisive overall lead 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
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Vauxhall Astra

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
133 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
590 L
Length
-
Length
4,866 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Height
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Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
467 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
VW
Is the Vauxhall Astra offered with different drivetrains?

The Vauxhall Astra is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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