Volkswagen Passat (2012 – 2019) vs Vauxhall Astra VXR (2012 – 2015): specs compared
Both offer around 280 hp at most. The Vauxhall Astra VXR is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 6.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 220 km/h. The Volkswagen Passat uses less fuel, from 5.2 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. The Vauxhall Astra VXR is the lighter car, from 1,404 kg against 1,436 kg. At 4,867 mm, the Volkswagen Passat is 402 mm longer than the Vauxhall Astra VXR.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Passat
2012 – 2019
|
Vauxhall
Astra VXR
2012 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2019 | 2012 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 140 – 280 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 240 – 350 Nm | 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 – 9.8 s | 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 220 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.2 – 10.2 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,867 mm | 4,465 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,486 mm | 1,488 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 2,695 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,436 – 1,569 kg | 1,404 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.