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VW Golf vs Vauxhall Astra comparison
Compare performance (333 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (25,200 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf or Vauxhall Astra?
Golf
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.
VW Golf is a bit cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,082 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra with 2.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers significantly more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 311 km more than the VW Golf.
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 VW Golf offers clearly more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 137 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers somewhat more torque with 420 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.
Golf
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, VW Golf is moderately lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 131 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers only slightly more boot space – 422 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 41 L.
When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries marginally more – 508 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The VW Golf 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.
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VW Golf
VW Golf
Vauxhall Astra
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VW Golf
The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.
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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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VW Golf
Vauxhall Astra
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
25,200 - 47,600 £
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Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
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Electric Range
83 - 454 km
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
25 - 184 g/km
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co2
0 - 130 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
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Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
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Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
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Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
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Length
4,282 - 4,296 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,789 mm
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Width
1,859 mm
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Height
1,454 - 1,483 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,237 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
438 - 508 kg
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Payload
438 - 502 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 333 HP
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Power HP
130 - 196 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
220 - 420 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
85 - 245 kW
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
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Brand
VW
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Brand
Vauxhall
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