Compare performance (225 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (25200 £ vs 36800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or VW ID.5?
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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £ , while the VW ID.5 costs 36800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11640 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Vauxhall Astra: with 15.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the VW ID.5 with 15.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.30 kWh.
As for electric range, the VW ID.5 performs evident better – achieving up to 559 km, about 140 km more than the Vauxhall Astra.
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 ID.5 has a noticeable edge – offering 340 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.5 is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.50 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra performs noticeable better – reaching 235 km/h, while the VW ID.5 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.5 pulls clearly stronger with 679 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 319 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is decisively lighter – 1341 kg compared to 1963 kg. The difference is around 622 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW ID.5 offers evident more room – 549 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 127 L.
In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.5 performs to a small extent better – up to 1561 L, which is about 222 L more than the Vauxhall Astra.
When it comes to payload, VW ID.5 hardly perceptible takes the win – 549 kg compared to 509 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.
The VW ID.5 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.
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.
detailsVW ID.5 dresses electric power in a sleek, coupe-like profile that turns sensible motoring into something a touch more stylish and smug. Inside it’s spacious and user-friendly, with calm, confidence-inspiring driving that suits buyers who want EV simplicity without the sci‑fi theatrics.
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Price
25200 - 40500 £
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Price
36800 - 48400 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.6 kWh
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Electric Range
82 - 419 km
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Electric Range
363 - 559 km
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Battery Capacity
51 kWh
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Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
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co2
0 - 135 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1341 - 1736 kg
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Curb weight
1963 - 2233 kg
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Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
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Trunk capacity
549 L
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Length
4374 mm
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Length
4582 - 4599 mm
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Width
1860 mm
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Width
1852 mm
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Height
1432 - 1488 mm
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Height
1601 - 1618 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
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Max trunk capacity
1561 L
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Payload
414 - 509 kg
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Payload
517 - 549 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
130 - 225 HP
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Power HP
170 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
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Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
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Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
96 - 165 kW
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
VW
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.