Opel Astra 2008 vs Peugeot 207 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 15 HP more power than Peugeot 207, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Peugeot 207. Despite the higher power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 207 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 207, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 207. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 207 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, 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 207 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 207 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 207 2009 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 207 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.51 m | |
| Opel Astra is 36 cm longer than the Peugeot 207, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1590 litres | 1258 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 163 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 207. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 332 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.6 metres more than that of the Peugeot 207, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 1`758 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 207 has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3000 | |
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