Peugeot 308 2008 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 engine produces 59 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.3 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 308 could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 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: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 207 | Used also on Opel Mokka | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra 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 | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.51 m | |
| Peugeot 308 is 14 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 308 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 348 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1398 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Peugeot 308 has 22 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 163 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Peugeot 308 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`855 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.0/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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