Opel Astra 2007 vs Peugeot 308 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 25 HP less power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 85 NM less than Peugeot 308. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 8.2 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra 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: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Insignia | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 308 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: | 4.52 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 1800 | 2600 | |
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