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Toyota Corolla vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (178 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (28,600 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla or Vauxhall Astra?

Toyota Corolla vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Toyota Corolla

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter

Vauxhall Astra

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • somewhat more trunk space

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

Corolla

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 Toyota Corolla costs 28,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 300 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

Astra

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 Vauxhall Astra offers marginally more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Corolla

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, Toyota Corolla is barely lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 18 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers somewhat more boot space – 422 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 61 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries moderately more – 502 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra is decisively ahead 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
Toyota Corolla
Vauxhall Astra

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Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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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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Toyota Corolla
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
83 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
100 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
4,370 mm
Length
-
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
400 - 450 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Vauxhall
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