Vauxhall Astra vs Volkswagen Polo
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| VauxhallAstra | VolkswagenPolo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | November 2021 | September 2021 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Electric | Petrol |
| Power | 129–193 bhp | 79–204 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 7.6–9.7 s | 6.5–15.6 s (better) |
| Top speed | 105–140 mph (better) | 106–125 mph |
| Engine or motors | 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol, 130PS (96 kW); Hybrid: 1.2 turbo with 48V battery and a 21 kW (28hp) electric motor in the gearbox, 145PS (107 kW); Plug-in Hybrid: 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol, 150PS (110 kW), with a 92 kW (125PS) electric motor, 144 kW (195PS) combined; Electric: 115 kW (156PS); bhp converted from Vauxhall's kW figures | 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol, naturally aspirated MPI (80 PS) or turbocharged TSI (95 or 115 PS); GTI has a 2.0-litre TSI four-cylinder (207 PS) and is available from stock only; bhp converted from Volkswagen's PS figures |
| Torque | 230 Nm (1.2 petrol and Hybrid), 360 Nm combined (Plug-in Hybrid), 270 Nm (Electric) | 93 Nm (80 PS), 175 Nm (95 PS), 200 Nm (115 PS), 320 Nm (GTI) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic (130PS), 6-speed e-DCT6 dual-clutch automatic (Hybrid), 7-speed electrified automatic (Plug-in Hybrid), single-speed (Electric) | 5-speed manual (80 and 95 PS) or 7-speed DSG automatic (95 and 115 PS, GTI) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 52–281 miles | – |
| Battery | 14–55.4 kWh | – |
| Fastest charging | 100 kW | – |
| Economy (WLTP) | 48.7–122.8 mpg (better) | 52.8–55.2 mpg |
| Range detail | WLTP: Astra Electric 280–281 miles depending on trim (preliminary); Plug-in Hybrid equivalent all-electric range up to 52 miles. Electric battery 55.4 kWh usable, 58.3 kWh total; Plug-in Hybrid battery 14 kWh usable (Opel), 17.2 kWh total (Vauxhall) | – |
| Charging | Electric: 100 kW DC, 20–80% in 32 minutes; 11 kW three-phase AC on-board charger, 20–80% in 3 h 20 min; vehicle-to-load. Plug-in Hybrid: 3.7 kW AC on-board charger as standard (20–80% in 4 h 6 min), optional 7.4 kW (2 h 53 min) | – |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 49.6–50.4 mpg (130PS manual), 47.9–48.7 mpg (130PS automatic), 57.6–58.9 mpg (Hybrid), 122.8 mpg (Plug-in Hybrid); 19.5–20.1 kWh/100 km (Plug-in Hybrid), 14.8–15.2 kWh/100 km (Electric) | 1.0-litre models, WLTP combined: 53.9 mpg (80 PS), 53.0–55.2 mpg (95 PS manual), 52.9–53.1 mpg (95 PS DSG), 51.5–52.8 mpg (115 PS); depends on trim |
| CO2 emissions | 127–134 g/km (130PS), 108–112 g/km (Hybrid), 49–52 g/km (Plug-in Hybrid), 0 g/km (Electric), WLTP | 1.0-litre models, 116–125 g/km (WLTP combined) |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 4,374 mm | 4,074 mm |
| Width | – | 1,751 mm |
| Weight | – | From 1,143 kg |
| Boot | 422 litres below the cover, 1,339 litres with the rear seats folded (petrol and Hybrid); 310 and 1,236 litres (Plug-in Hybrid); 352 and 1,268 litres (Electric); ECIE method | 351 litres on 1.0-litre models; 305 litres on GTI |
| Towing | 1,250 kg braked (130PS manual), 1,400 kg factory-fit or 1,200 kg retailer-fit (130PS automatic), 1,150 kg (Hybrid), 1,380 kg (Plug-in Hybrid); 600–680 kg unbraked; Electric not approved for towing | 1.0-litre models, up to 800 kg braked (80 PS), 1,000 kg (95 PS), 1,100 kg (115 PS) |
| Size | 4,374 mm long, 2,062 mm wide with mirrors, 1,441 mm high; 2,675 mm wheelbase; 10.51 m turning circle; kerb weight including a 75 kg driver 1,371 kg (130PS automatic), 1,454 kg (Hybrid), 1,682 kg (Plug-in Hybrid), 1,733 kg (Electric); 52-litre fuel tank (42 litres Plug-in Hybrid) | 4,074 mm long and 1,751 mm wide (excluding mirrors); 1.0-litre models 1,451 mm high with a 2,552 mm wheelbase; GTI 1,431 mm high with a 2,549 mm wheelbase; weight is Volkswagen's unladen figure with driver, from 1,143 kg on the 80 PS model |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | 10-inch touchscreen and 10-inch digital instrument cluster; wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 8-inch Ready 2 Discover or Discover Media touchscreen with App-Connect; 9.2-inch Discover Pro optional on R-Line, Edition 50 and Black Edition; 8-inch Digital Cockpit, or 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro on R-Line, Edition 50 and Black Edition |
| Driver assistance | – | LED headlights, Lane Assist and Front Assist with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring standard; IQ.Drive Travel Assist, predictive ACC, Side Assist and IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights available |
| Safety rating | – | Euro NCAP 5 stars (2022); adult occupant 94%, child occupant 80%, vulnerable road users 70%, safety assist 70% |
| Warranty | 3 years (first year unlimited mileage, then 60,000 miles); battery 8 years or 100,000 miles (70% capacity) | 3 years or 60,000 miles |
