Peugeot 308 2007 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 engine produces 25 HP less power than Opel Astra, but torque is 60 NM more than Opel Astra. Despite less power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 6.5 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Peugeot 308 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1330 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1570 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen Berlingo | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Insignia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 308 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 308 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: | 4.28 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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Peugeot 308 is larger. Peugeot 308 is 3 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 7 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 348 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1201 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 308 has 32 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Peugeot 308 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 129 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.0/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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