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Opel Astra vs Peugeot 308 II: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Opel Astra

Opel · 2021–present

Astra L

EV version B PI 518

Power
133 kW181 PS
0–100 km/h
7.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
Kerb mass
1,678 kg

Version spec sheet

Peugeot 308 II

Peugeot · 2013–2021

308 II

Power
60 kW82 PS
0–100 km/h
-
Top speed
-
Kerb mass
-

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: Astra L 0 308 II 2

  • Family 308 II Boot: 470 l vs 352 l; Euro NCAP: 5★ vs 4★
  • City 308 II Length: 4,253 mm vs 4,374 mm; Width: 1,804 mm vs 1,860 mm

In plain words

Opel Astra has more power: 133 kW (181 PS) against 60 kW (82 PS) for Peugeot 308 II. Opel Astra is 121 mm longer than Peugeot 308 II (4,374 mm vs 4,253 mm). Peugeot 308 II has the bigger boot: 470 l against 352 l. Opel Astra is the older design (from 1991); Peugeot 308 II arrived in 2013. Opel Astra is still in production; Peugeot 308 II is not. On the catalog figures, the Peugeot 308 II is the pick for family and city. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Peugeot 308 II yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

Astra L · 308 II
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftWheelbase 2,675 mmWheelbase 8 ft 9 inLength 4,374 mmLength 14 ft 4 in1,441 mm4 ft 9 inWheelbase 2,620 mmWheelbase 8 ft 7 inLength 4,253 mmLength 13 ft 11 in1,457 mm4 ft 9 in
Astra L308 II
Length 4,374 mm172.2 in † 4,253 mm167.4 in −121 mm −4.8 in −2.8%
Width 1,860 mm73.2 in † 1,804 mm71.0 in −56 mm −2.2 in −3.0%
Height 1,441 mm56.7 in † 1,457 mm57.4 in +16 mm +0.6 in +1.1%
Wheelbase 2,675 mm105.3 in † 2,620 mm103.1 in −55 mm −2.2 in −2.1%
Boot 352 l12.4 cu ft 470 l16.6 cu ft +118 l +4.2 cu ft +33.5%
Fits a standard garage? TightYes

Difference vs Astra L (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors. † from another version of this generation.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

Opel AstraPeugeot 308 II
General
Version Astra L · 1.6 Plug-in Hybrid · 133 kW (181 PS) 1.2 · petrol · 60 kW (82 PS)
Production years 2021–present 2013–2021
Body Sedan, Hatchback Hatchback
Country Germany France
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 133 kW (181 PS) 178 hp Better 60 kW (82 PS) 80 hp
Power, all versions 42–206 kW (57–280 PS) 56–276 hp 60–199 kW (82–271 PS) 80–267 hp
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. 7.6 s No data
Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. 225 km/h 140 mph No data
Power per tonne 79 kW/t 96 hp/ton calculated No data
Engine and transmission
Fuel Plug-in hybrid Petrol
Engine 1,598 cc · 4 cyl 1.6 l 1,200 cc · 3 cyl 1.2 l
Drive Front-wheel drive No data
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,374 mm 172.2 in † 4,253 mm 167.4 in
Width 1,860 mm 73.2 in † 1,804 mm 71.0 in
Height 1,441 mm 56.7 in † 1,457 mm 57.4 in
Wheelbase 2,675 mm 105.3 in † 2,620 mm 103.1 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 1,678 kg 3,699 lb No data
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 352 l 12.4 cu ft 470 l 16.6 cu ft Better
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. 42 l 11.1 gal US No data
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. 1.3 l/100 km 180.9 mpg US No data
CO₂ 30 g/km No data
Fuel cost per year €340/year estimated No data
Range on a full tank 3,231 km 2,008 mi estimated No data
Electric
Battery Why it matters: A bigger battery usually gives more range, but takes longer to charge fully. 12 kWh No data
Electric range Why it matters: A longer range means fewer charging stops on long journeys. 60 km 37 mi No data
Energy use 17.7 kWh/100 km No data
Safety
Euro NCAP ★★★★☆ (2022) ★★★★★ (2013) Better

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol. † from another version of this generation.