Opel Astra K 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 · 2015–2021

Astra K

C PI 443

Version (4 versions)

Power: 66 kW90 PS
0–100 km/h: 12.2 s
Top speed: 188 km/h
Kerb mass: 1,280 kg

Version spec sheet All generations

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Peugeot · 2013–2021

308 II

Version (7 versions)

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 K 0 308 II 2

Family 308 II Boot: 470 l vs 370 l
City 308 II Length: 4,253 mm vs 4,370 mm

In plain words

Opel Astra K has more power: 66 kW (90 PS) against 60 kW (82 PS) for Peugeot 308 II. Opel Astra K is 117 mm longer than Peugeot 308 II (4,370 mm vs 4,253 mm). Peugeot 308 II has the bigger boot: 470 l against 370 l. Peugeot 308 II is the older design (from 2013); Opel Astra K arrived in 2015. 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 K · 308 II

	Astra K	308 II
Length	4,370 mm172.0 in	4,253 mm167.4 in −117 mm −4.6 in −2.7%
Width	1,809 mm71.2 in	1,804 mm71.0 in −5 mm −0.2 in −0.3%
Height	1,485 mm58.5 in	1,457 mm57.4 in −28 mm −1.1 in −1.9%
Wheelbase	2,662 mm104.8 in	2,620 mm103.1 in −42 mm −1.7 in −1.6%
Boot	370 l13.1 cu ft	470 l16.6 cu ft +100 l +3.5 cu ft +27.0%
Fits a standard garage?	Yes	Yes

Difference vs Astra K (±). 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.

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

Full specifications

General
	Opel Astra K	Peugeot 308 II
Version	1.0 Turbo · petrol · 66 kW (90 PS)	1.2 · petrol · 60 kW (82 PS)
Production years	2015–2021	2013–2021
Body	Hatchback, Station wagon	Hatchback
Country	Germany	France
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load.	66 kW (90 PS) 89 hp Better	60 kW (82 PS) 80 hp
Power, all versions	66–147 kW (90–200 PS) 89–197 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.	12.2 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.	188 km/h 117 mph	No data
Power per tonne	52 kW/t 63 hp/ton calculated	No data
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1,000 cc · 3 cyl 1.0 l	1,200 cc · 3 cyl 1.2 l
Drive	Front-wheel drive	No data
Dimensions and weight
Length	4,370 mm 172.0 in	4,253 mm 167.4 in
Width	1,809 mm 71.2 in	1,804 mm 71.0 in
Height	1,485 mm 58.5 in	1,457 mm 57.4 in
Wheelbase	2,662 mm 104.8 in	2,620 mm 103.1 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy.	1,280 kg 2,822 lb	No data
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram.	370 l 13.1 cu ft	470 l 16.6 cu ft Better
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops.	48 l 12.7 gal US	No data
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip.	5.6 l/100 km 42.0 mpg US	No data
CO₂	127 g/km	No data
Fuel cost per year	€1,470/year estimated	No data
Range on a full tank	857 km 533 mi estimated	No data
Safety
Euro NCAP	★★★★★ (2015)	★★★★★ (2013)

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.