Opel Astra 2007 vs Peugeot 307 2005
| Body: | Cabrio | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 307 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 5 HP less power than Peugeot 307, but torque is 3 NM more than Peugeot 307. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 307, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 307. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 307 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 307 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 307 2005 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Peugeot 307 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.54 m | |
| Opel Astra is 5 cm longer than the Peugeot 307, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Astra is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
440 litres | 2211 litres | |
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Peugeot 307 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Astra has 315 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 307. 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 307 (by 1771 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.2 metres more than that of the Peugeot 307. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 307 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1400 | |
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