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Vauxhall Astra vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or VW Tiguan?

Vauxhall Astra vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
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VW Tiguan

4.1 (9 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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:

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 is slightly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the VW Tiguan costs 33,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,301 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra with 2.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers considerably more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 328 km more than the VW Tiguan.

Tiguan

Engine and Performance:

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 Tiguan offers markedly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 76 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tiguan delivers very slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 40 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is somewhat lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,599 kg. The difference is around 161 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers clearly more boot space – 652 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 230 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries marginally more – 556 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan holds a slight edge 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 £33,600
Tiguan

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 118 - 126 km
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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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Vauxhall Astra
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
499 - 556 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
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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