Vauxhall Astra 1.2 Turbo 130 vs Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost 125: real MPG, tax and cost per mile
Side-by-side UK comparison of the Vauxhall Astra 1.2 Turbo 130 and Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost 125 on the metrics that actually drive ownership cost: real-world efficiency, road tax (VED), insurance group and depreciation outlook.
Comparison table
| Vauxhall Astra 1.2 Turbo 130 | Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost 125 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Body style | hatchback | hatchback |
| Years | 2022–2024 | 2018–2023 |
| Real-world efficiency | 41 mpg | 44 mpg |
| Official efficiency | 51 mpg | 55 mpg |
| CO₂ (g/km) | 125 | 114 |
| Road tax year one | £270 | £220 |
| Road tax standard | £195/yr | £195/yr |
| Insurance group | 16/50 | 14/50 |
| Depreciation | poor | average |