Opel Astra 2016 vs Peugeot 308 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 40 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Peugeot 308. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Peugeot 308 2017 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.47 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 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1630 litres | 1660 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Astra has 70 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 30 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`885 | 1`825 | |
| 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 (€): | 7800 | 9400 | |
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