Buick Verano (2012 – 2017) vs Vauxhall Astra VXR (2012 – 2015): specs compared
The Vauxhall Astra VXR is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 250 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 6.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 190 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,404 kg against 1,500 kg. At 4,671 mm, the Buick Verano is 206 mm longer than the Vauxhall Astra VXR.
| Specification |
Buick
Verano
2012 – 2017
|
Vauxhall
Astra VXR
2012 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2017 | 2012 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 182 – 254 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 232 – 353 Nm | 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.4 – 8.9 s | 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,671 mm | 4,465 mm |
| Width | 1,814 mm | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,483 mm | 1,488 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,695 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,500 kg | 1,404 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.