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Vauxhall Astra vs VW ID.3 comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or VW ID.3?

Vauxhall Astra vs VW ID.3: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • barely more trunk space

VW ID.3

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 barely cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the VW ID.3 costs 28,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 291 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.3 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 14.5 kWh/100km compared to 15.3 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Astra. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.3 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 605 km, about 151 km more than the Vauxhall Astra.

ID.3

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 ID.3 offers visibly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.3 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.7 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.3 delivers noticeably more torque with 545 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm more.

Astra

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is noticeably lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,787 kg. The difference is around 349 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers barely more boot space – 422 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 37 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries only slightly more – 502 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.3 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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ID.3

VW ID.3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 326 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.5 - 15.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 383 - 605 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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VW ID.3

The VW ID.3 is a crisply styled electric hatch that masks serious practicality behind a friendly, modern face, making city runs and longer trips pleasantly fuss free. For buyers seeking a sensible, well-equipped EV that doesn't take itself too seriously, the ID.3 strikes a neat balance of comfort, tech and everyday usability with a cheeky smile.

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Mr C Blagdon
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Great all rounder, surprisingly spacious cabin. Rapid and refined. Not quiet enough space in the boot for a bike, could use more ground clearance.

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Vauxhall Astra
VW ID.3

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
28,600 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
83 - 454 km
Electric Range
383 - 605 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
1,787 - 1,993 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
385 L
Length
-
Length
4,264 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Height
-
Height
1,564 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,267 L
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
437 - 473 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
170 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
125 - 240 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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