Peugeot 306 1999 vs Opel Astra 1998
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 75 HP | 100 HP | |
Torque: | 111 NM | 150 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 306 engine produces 25 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 39 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 306 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.1 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
The Peugeot 306 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 306 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Peugeot 306 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 306 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
1070 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
880 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Peugeot 306 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.03 m | 4.11 m | |
Width: | 1.68 m | 1.71 m | |
Height: | 1.35 m | 1.42 m | |
Peugeot 306 is smaller. Peugeot 306 is 8 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 306 is 7 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 370 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1180 litres | |
Opel Astra has more luggage space. Peugeot 306 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.1 meters | |
The turning circle of the Peugeot 306 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Peugeot 306 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`625 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | average | average | |
Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 306, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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