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Skoda Karoq vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Karoq or Vauxhall Astra?

Skoda Karoq vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space

Vauxhall Astra

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • substantially more efficient

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

Karoq

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 only slightly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Skoda Karoq costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 805 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Skoda Karoq with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

Astra

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 Vauxhall Astra offers barely more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Karoq is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 360 Nm.

Karoq

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, Skoda Karoq is very slightly lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 58 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers a bit more boot space – 521 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Karoq carries barely more – 549 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 47 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra holds a decisive 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.

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 : 83 - 454 km
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Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
83 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
128 - 173 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
521 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
4,390 mm
Length
-
Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,624 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,630 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
456 - 549 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
192 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Skoda Karoq have?

The Skoda Karoq is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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