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Vauxhall Astra vs VW Touareg comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 462 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or VW Touareg?

Vauxhall Astra vs VW Touareg: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly lighter
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VW Touareg

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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.

Vauxhall Astra is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the VW Touareg costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,030 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the VW Touareg with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers significantly more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 405 km more than the VW Touareg.

Touareg

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 Touareg offers significantly more power – delivering 462 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 266 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touareg is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.1 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touareg delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.

Astra

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is significantly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 2,059 kg. The difference is around 621 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touareg offers substantially more boot space – 810 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 388 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touareg carries clearly more – 751 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 249 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra 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.

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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Vauxhall Astra

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Reviews Vauxhall Astra

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VW Touareg

Volkswagen Touareg wraps a grown-up presence in a classy, well-appointed cabin that feels more like a premium saloon than an SUV. It glides with quiet composure, devours long journeys and tucks away clever tech that makes life easier whether you’re stuck in town or nipping off the beaten track.

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4.9 (4 Reviews)
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Kevin
20 Apr 2026, 13:09:09

Brilliant car. Had 3 since 2005. Can't fault them. Would have purchased another, but after visiting local dealership, vehicle was being used by Sales Manager and it was in a d disgraceful condition. So purchased BME X6

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Roberto
4 Dec 2025, 21:53:53

Impeccable road-holding, especially if you choose optional extras like air suspension, active anti-roll bars and rear-wheel steering. Fast, quiet and comfortable.

Chris
23 Sept 2025, 10:05:45

I've been driving a Touareg 3.0 TDI with 286 PS, model year 2019, for 5 years.
So far no problems. Zero repairs.
Air suspension is top.
Driving feel is great.
Fuel consumption is also excellent for a vehicle of this weight (7.5 liters on average).
In my opinion the car is highly recommendable. That's why 5 stars!

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VW Touareg

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
64,300 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Electric Range
47 - 49 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
119 - 239 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
2,059 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,984 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
550 - 751 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
231 - 462 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
450 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
170 - 340 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,967 - 2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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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