Opel Astra 1999 vs Peugeot 306 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 17.9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 31 HP more power than Peugeot 306, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Peugeot 306. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 306, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 306. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 306 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: | 440'000 km | 560'000 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 306 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Peugeot 206, Citroen Berlingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 306 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Astra 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.41 m | |
| Opel Astra is 5 cm shorter than the Peugeot 306, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1512 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 40 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 306. The Peugeot 306 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 306 (by 12 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 306. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`625 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 306, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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