Peugeot 206 1998 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Peugeot 206 engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Opel Astra. Despite less power, Peugeot 206 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 206 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 206 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Peugeot 206 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 206 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 206 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Citroen Berlingo | Used also on Opel Corsa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 206 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 3.82 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Peugeot 206 is smaller, but slightly higher. Peugeot 206 is 29 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 206 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1130 litres | 1180 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Peugeot 206 has 125 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 206 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Peugeot 206 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`450 | 1`610 | |
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| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 206 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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