Opel und das Gelände – nicht unbedingt eine Erfolgsgeschichte. Nachdem der Antara floppte, sollen bald zwei neue Modelle auf Basis von Corsa und Astra im SUV-Segment neues Terrain erobern. Show
Während VW im vergangenen Jahr in Deutschland knapp 25.000 Tiguan verkauft hat, konnte Opel von dem auf Chevrolet-Basis in Korea gebauten Antara gerade mal 1083 Autos absetzen. Ab 2012 will Opel nun den erfolgreichen VW mit zwei selbstentwickelten Modellen angreifen. Eine halbe Nummer kleiner als der Tiguan ist das Corsa SUV. Er soll vier Personen plus Gepäck bequem Platz bieten. Den Antrieb übernehmen die aus dem Meriva bekannten Diesel und Benziner mit bis zu 180 PS, Allradantrieb kostet extra. Die Preise sollen sich am Yeti von Skoda orientieren und könnten bei rund 19.000 Euro beginnen. The latest Vauxhall Astra hatchback and Corsa supermini sit near the top of their respective classes, but how do they compare to each other? Vauxhall is one of the oldest car makers in the world, and also one of the most popular in the UK. The big-selling Vauxhall Cora supermini and Vauxhall Astra family hatchback, meanwhile, are two of its most popular models. You may well find yourself eyeing up both cars and wondering which is right for you; if that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place, as here we’ll set out the differences between the two cars, explaining what they’re like to drive, how comfy they are, what engines and paint colours they come with – and much more besides. Vauxhall recently came under the ownership of the same massive company that owns numerous car brands, including Peugeot, so it’s worth highlighting from the off that the Corsa is effectively the same car underneath as the Peugeot 208, while the Astra is the same as the Peugeot 308. That’s not to say the two Vauxhalls don’t have their own unique identity, though, and you can see this from their sleek, crisp exterior looks. First, down to brass tacks, the Corsa is the smaller car, with the Astra being larger. The Corsa rivals models like the Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Polo, with the Astra sitting in the same class as the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf. The Astra is the newer model, being launched in 2021, while the Corsa has been around since 2019. This leads the Astra to have slightly more angular, modern looks, with the ‘Vizor’ front grille styling being part of Vauhxall’s latest design language. The Corsa is still a handsome thing, mind. In terms of paint options, the Corsa gets seven. Jade White is the standard, no-cost option, with the following metallic paints being £600 or £700 extras:
The Astra, meanwhile, comes in Arctic White as standard, with the following options – again, these are £600 or £700.
We should also highlight that the Astra is available as an estate car known as the Sports Tourer; this costs roughly £1,200 more than an equivalent hatchback, which this guide will concentrate on so as not to become unwieldy. We should also point out at an early stage that the Corsa is offered with only petrol engines or as a pure electric car, known as the Corsa-e. The Astra, meanwhile, can be specified as a petrol, diesel or plug-in hybrid car, while an EV version has also launched. We’ll cover engine options in more detail further down this article. Trim levelsAs with almost all modern cars, the Corsa and Astra are offered in various ‘trims’, which bundle features together. While the trim-level names are shared between the two cars, what’s included in each trim varies depending on whether you’re looking at the Corsa or Astra. Both cars have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard, allowing your phone to be mirroredVauxhall Corsa Trim LevelsThe Corsa comes as standard in three trims: Design, GS Line and Ultimate. The Corsa-e comes in GS Line and Ultimate, plus the Anniversary Edition (the electric Corsa is more expensive than the petrol version so there’s no entry-level Design model). Design trim highlights include:
GS Line adds several little extras, but crucially brings a sporty bodykit that makes the Corsa look a lot more assertive and sleek thanks to additions like tinted rear windows, 17-inch black alloy wheels, a black roof and body pillars plus chrome exhaust tips. GS Line also adds:
GS Line costs roughly £2,000 more than Design, but the next trim level, Ultimate, is a further £4,000. Ultimate trim adds lots of extras, including:
The electric Corsa-e is about £13,000 more than an entry-level petrol Corsa. Its GS Line and Ultimate trims generally mirror those set out above, while the Anniversary Edition is a limited-run model of which 1,000 examples are available, complete with retro-inspired tartan seats, plus plenty of other goodies. Configure a Corsa with carwow! Vauxhall Astra Trim LevelsThe Astra’s trims echo the Corsa’s comprising Design, GS Line and Ultimate. GS Line is roughly £3,000 more than Design, while Ultimate is a further £3,000. Design trim includes:
GS Line adds, among other extras:
Ultimate trim, meanwhile, brings:
With both the Astra and Corsa, we recommend GS Line, as it brings a wealth of additional features that make life easier, while not bringing the expense that the Ultimate model does. Configure an Astra with carwow! Interior and infotainmentThe Corsa comes as standard with a seven-inch colour touchscreen, a DAB radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus Bluetooth. This setup is simple enough to use, while the fact you can plug your phone mirror it on the car’s screen makes it very feature rich. The Corsa’s front cabinSat-nav is a £500 option while the top trim level, Ultimate, comes with a 10-inch touchscreen. We’d say the standard setup is good enough, though. The Astra gets a pair of 10-inch screens across the range, while full smartphone connectivity is standard. The Astra’s interior feels a little more modern than the Corsa’s, while the twin-screen setup is desirable. Note the two digital screens in the AstraInterior quality is decent in both models, though as with most cars at these sorts of price points, they feature some scratchy plastics lower down in the dashboard. Boot space and practicalityAs the larger car, it will come as little surprise that the Astra is more practical than the Corsa. The cars’ dimensions are as follows: Vauxhall Corsa dimensionsLength: 4,060mm Vauxhall Astra dimensionsLength: 4,374mm (estate: 4,642mm) Rear seat space is a little tight in the Corsa, as it is with many superminis, while there’s a fair bit of a step to the cargo area if you fold the rear seats down. The Astra is more spacious in the rear than the Corsa, but rivals like the SEAT Leon offer more legroom. Handling and ride comfortCar makers cater for a wide range of tastes, with the Astra and Corsa being more geared towards comfort than driver thrills. That’s no bad thing, as not everyone wants a thrill-a-minute on their commute to work, but rivals like the Ford Focus and Fiesta are more fun to drive. That said, the Astra can still be entertaining when you’re on a country road, while it’s impressively refined on a motorway cruise. Both cars are nicely styled, but the Astra has a slight edge over the CorsaThe Corsa’s smaller size makes it an easier car to drive around town, but it’s not quite as refined on the motorway, while the suspension can get a little jiggly on poorly finished country roads; it’s by no means unacceptable, though. Both the Corsa and the Astra have light steering, which is great around town, but on the open road it would be good if there were a little more weight. In terms of an outright winner, if you do a lot of long-distance driving the Astra should be your pick, but the Corsa certainly drives nicely enough, and is perfectly stable on a motorway cruise. Engines and performanceVauxhall Corsa enginesThe Vauxhall Corsa is available with three petrol engines:
The 75hp engine is, in all honesty, a little slow, and only comes with a five-speed manual gearbox. The 130hp engine comes only with an eight-speed automatic gearbox. The 100hp engine has a six-speed manual or an eight-speed auto and is no less efficient than the 75hp one despite being usefully quicker. It’s the pick of the bunch. The electric Corsa-e has a range of up to 222 miles on a single charge and takes 7.6 seconds to go from 0-60mph. Vauxhall Astra engines
A six-speed manual gearbox is standard, with an eight-speed auto optional on the 130hp petrol, and standard with the diesel. The Astra plug-in hybrid comes with a 1.6-litre petrol engine and an electric motor. It can travel up to 42 miles officially in electric mode, and will return up to 256 mpg, though this assumes you’ll charge it up and run it on electricity for most of the time. It takes 7.7 seconds to go from 0-60mph, has an eight-speed automatic gearbox as standard, and costs about £10,000 more than an entry-level petrol Astra. The Astra PHEV would be great for company car drivers thanks to the low tax it brings, the diesel will suit those who cover serious distances and prioritise economy and convenience, while the 100 or 130hp petrol models would suit most other drivers. Safety and reliabilityBoth the Corsa and the Astra were awarded four stars out of five when crash tested by Euro NCAP, with strong scores in the adult and child occupant categories, and decent (though lower) marks in the pedestrian impact and safety assist tech categories. The test results were as follows: Vauxhall Corsa Safety scoresAdult occupant: 84% Vauxhall Astra Safety scoresAdult occupant: 80% All examples of both cars come with auto emergency braking, lane departure warning and drowsy driver detection. Both cars have a three-year, 60,000-mile manufacturer warranty. This is fair and industry standard, but nothing to write home about when some companies (like Hyundai and Kia) provide five and seven-year policies respectively. Pricing and running costsAs the smaller car, it will come as little surprise that the Corsa is cheaper than the Astra. Highlights of pricing for both cars comprise (correct as of November ‘22): Vauxhall Corsa pricesStaring price: £18,015 Vauxhall Astra pricesStaring price: £25,240 Both cars will cost a flat rate of £165 a year to tax after the first year (which is based on emissions and bundled into a car’s on-the-road price). Note if you manage to specify the Astra up to or above the £40,000 mark (this is likely to only be possible with the plug-in hybrid) a £355 tax supplement applies annually from years two to six of the car’s life. Insurance for both cars should be palatable, though the plug-in hybrid Astra and the electric Corsa are likely to bring higher premiums. Ultimately, the Corsa will cost you less to buy, fuel and run, but neither car should break the bank. Astra vs Corsa: which one should you get?This really is a question of horses for courses. If you need a larger car due to the cargo or passengers you regularly carry, the Astra will be the better option; same goes if you regularly do long journeys. The Astra also has slightly better technology and more equipment and, on balance, we prefer it to the Corsa. But the Corsa is a great car, and impressively refined for a supermini, so in many instances it will suit a lot of people better. Change cars online with carwowLooking for an easy way to change your car? Then carwow is the place to go. You can sell your old car for a great price, and get the best deals on a new one. All through our network of trusted dealers and all from the comfort of your home. Tap the button below to get started today. Ist der Opel Astra ein gutes Auto?Stärken: Der Astra überzeugt durch gute Fahreigenschaften, vor allem der Sports Tourer eignet sich als Familien- und Reiseauto. Laut „Auto Bild Tüv Report 2020“ brilliert der Typ K bei der HU in Sachen Fahrwerk und Bremsen. Die Mängelquoten bei der Bremsleistung sind niedrig. Rost am Fahrwerk spielt keine Rolle.
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