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Vauxhall Astra vs VW ID.Polo comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 226 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or VW ID.Polo?

Vauxhall Astra vs VW ID.Polo: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly lighter
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VW ID.Polo

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Astra

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW ID.Polo is noticeably cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,853 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.Polo is moderately more efficient: consuming 13.3 kWh/100km compared to 15.3 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Astra. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh/100km.

The electric range is almost identical – both manage about 454 km on a single charge.

ID.Polo

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID.Polo offers moderately more power – delivering 226 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.Polo is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers somewhat more torque with 360 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 70 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 only slightly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,568 kg. The difference is around 130 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.Polo offers only slightly more boot space – 441 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 19 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries slightly more – 502 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 58 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.Polo holds a solid overall lead 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.Polo

VW ID.Polo

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 226 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.3 - 14.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 424 - 454 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.Polo

The VW ID.Polo brings classic Polo sensibility to the EV age with a calm, refined ride, an unusually large boot, and refreshingly simple controls with real buttons. It favors easygoing efficiency and family-friendly practicality over playful handling or high-speed autobahn pace, and the smaller-battery versions ask for a bit more planning on long trips.

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Rajczi Zoltan
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Super! Batery klein.

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Vauxhall Astra
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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
21,400 - 36,000 £
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
13.3 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Electric Range
424 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
1,568 - 1,635 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
444 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
116 - 226 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
85 - 166 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
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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