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Volvo XC60 vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (49,200 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC60 or Vauxhall Astra?

Volvo XC60 vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Volvo XC60

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space

Vauxhall Astra

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • markedly lighter

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

XC60

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 is substantially cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 49,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,914 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Volvo XC60 with 2.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers substantially more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 372 km more than the Volvo XC60.

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 Volvo XC60 offers substantially more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 259 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers clearly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 349 Nm more.

XC60

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is markedly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 462 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo XC60 offers slightly more boot space – 483 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 61 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC60 carries barely more – 550 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra stands out in the key areas 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.

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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
Volvo XC60
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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Volvo XC60

The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian calm with confident presence, offering a cabin that feels plush without shouting for attention. It’s a smart pick for buyers after a composed ride, clever practicality and thoughtful safety touches — it even makes running the family shuttle feel almost serene, which is a small miracle.

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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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Volvo XC60
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,200 - 75,100 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Electric Range
83 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
64 - 169 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
4,708 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,655 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,543 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 550 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

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