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Vauxhall Astra vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or VW Golf?

Vauxhall Astra vs VW Golf: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • very slightly more trunk space
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VW Golf

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  • visibly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Astra

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Astra is very slightly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the VW Golf costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra with 2.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers clearly more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 311 km more than the VW Golf.

Golf

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 VW Golf offers visibly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers a bit more torque with 420 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Astra

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is moderately lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 131 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers very slightly more boot space – 422 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 41 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries only slightly more – 508 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf is decisively ahead 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.

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Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 131 - 143 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
25 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, 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
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, 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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