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: | 180 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 70 HP more power than Peugeot 307, whereas torque is 83 NM more than Peugeot 307. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 307 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 307, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 307. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 307 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 | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Insignia | 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 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 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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