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Vauxhall Astra vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

Vauxhall Astra vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • considerably more power
  • barely more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,287 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra is markedly more efficient: consuming 15.3 kWh/100km compared to 19.2 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Cargo. That’s a difference of about 3.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers barely more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 1 km more than the Vauxhall Astra.

ID. Buzz Cargo

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. Buzz Cargo offers considerably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 144 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers substantially more torque with 679 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 319 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 3.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is considerably lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 826 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo carries markedly more – 753 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 251 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra is narrowly 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.

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
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
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,712 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
-
Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
640 - 753 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
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 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
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
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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