Peugeot 308 2007 vs Opel Corsa 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Peugeot 308 engine produces 11 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Corsa. Despite the higher power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.8 | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 308 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 470'000 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 | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva | |
| 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. | |||
| Peugeot 308 2007 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Peugeot 308 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
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Peugeot 308 is larger. Peugeot 308 is 28 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, 11 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 348 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1201 litres | 1100 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 308 has 63 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 101 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Peugeot 308 can be harder 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: | 1`905 kg | 1`730 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`483 kg | 1`170 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 422 kg | 560 kg | |
| Peugeot 308 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 33 procentiem less than Opel Corsa. Therefore, Opel Corsa is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1600 | |
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