Peugeot 308 2007 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 308 engine produces 24 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.9 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 350'000 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 Peugeot 308 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | 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. | |||
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 |
1201 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. 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 Opel Astra (by 34 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`905 | 2`065 | |
| 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 (€): | 3000 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.0/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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