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VW ID.3 vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (28,600 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.3 or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?

VW ID.3 vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer: Key differences

VW ID.3

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

  • noticeably lighter
  • markedly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

ID.3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW ID.3 is marginally cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,423 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.3 is marginally more efficient: consuming 14.5 kWh/100km compared to 15.6 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer. That’s a difference of about 1.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.3 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 605 km, about 160 km more than the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer.

Astra Sports Tourer

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 ID.3 offers noticeably more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.3 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.7 s, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.7 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.3 delivers visibly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm more.

ID.3

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 Sports Tourer is noticeably lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,787 kg. The difference is around 349 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers markedly more boot space – 597 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 212 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer carries barely more – 502 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.3 is clearly superior 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 £28,600
ID.3

VW ID.3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 326 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.5 - 15.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 383 - 605 km
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VW ID.3

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Mr C Blagdon
14 Jan 2026, 12:07:54

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The Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.

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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,600 - 49,300 £
Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
383 - 605 km
Electric Range
82 - 445 km
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,787 - 1,993 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Length
4,264 mm
Length
-
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,564 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,267 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
437 - 473 kg
Payload
434 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 326 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
125 - 240 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
VW
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the VW ID.3 have?

The VW ID.3 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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