Opel Astra 2007 vs Peugeot 308 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.6 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: | 90 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 20 HP less power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Peugeot 308. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1420 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Corsa | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | |
| 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. | |||
| Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
| Opel Astra is 2 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 508 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1590 litres | 1736 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Astra has 8 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 146 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.1 metres more than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`905 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Astra scores higher in safety tests. The Peugeot 308 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2400 | |
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