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Vauxhall Astra vs VW Caddy Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 25,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or VW Caddy Compact Van?

Vauxhall Astra vs VW Caddy Compact Van: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • marginally lighter
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VW Caddy Compact Van

  • only slightly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
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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 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.

VW Caddy Compact Van is only slightly cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,456 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy Compact Van uses 0.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra with 2.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers substantially more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 334 km more than the VW Caddy Compact Van.

Caddy Compact Van

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 visibly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers a bit more torque with 360 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 40 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.

Seats: Vauxhall Astra offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is marginally lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,442 kg. The difference is around 4 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy Compact Van carries noticeably more – 759 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 257 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy Compact Van is far ahead 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 £25,800
Caddy Compact Van

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 117 - 120 km
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Vauxhall Astra

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
25,800 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
11 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
628 - 759 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
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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