Opel Astra 2015 vs Peugeot 308 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 5 HP less power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Peugeot 308. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger. Opel Astra is 12 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Astra is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1210 litres | 1228 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Astra has 50 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. This could mean that the Opel Astra 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 Peugeot 308 (by 18 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.7 metres more than that of the Peugeot 308, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below 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 (€): | 9000 | 11 200 | |
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