Peugeot 306 1999 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Peugeot 306 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 306 engine produces 15 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Peugeot 306 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.2 | |
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The Peugeot 306 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 306 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 306 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen Xsara Picasso, Peugeot 106 | Used also on Opel Vectra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 306 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Astra engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.51 m | |
| Peugeot 306 is 5 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 306 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1500 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 306 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Peugeot 306 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 306 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 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 (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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