Vauxhall Astra vs VW Passat – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Vauxhall Astra has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the VW Passat costs 35700 £. That’s a price difference of around 10543 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat manages with 0.30 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra with 2.20 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Vauxhall Astra performs significantly better – achieving up to 419 km, about 286 km more than the VW Passat.

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 Passat has a slightly edge – offering 272 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 5.80 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.50 s. That’s about 1.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Passat performs minimal better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Vauxhall Astra tops out at 235 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Passat pulls minimal stronger with 400 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Vauxhall Astra is to a small extent lighter – 1341 kg compared to 1573 kg. The difference is around 232 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Passat offers clearly perceptible more room – 690 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 268 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Passat performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1920 L, which is about 581 L more than the Vauxhall Astra.

When it comes to payload, VW Passat to a small extent takes the win – 577 kg compared to 509 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.

Our conclusion: The VW Passat proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, VW Passat is the better all-rounder in this comparison.