Peugeot 308 II vs Opel Astra K: specs side by side

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

Peugeot · 2013–2021

308 II

Version (7 versions)

Power: 118 kW160 PS
0–100 km/h: -
Top speed: -
Kerb mass: -

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Opel · 2015–2021

Astra K

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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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At a glance

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

Categories won: 308 II 2 Astra K 0

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

In plain words

Peugeot 308 II has more power: 118 kW (160 PS) against 66 kW (90 PS) for Opel Astra K. 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.

308 II · Astra K

	308 II	Astra K
Length	4,253 mm167.4 in	4,370 mm172.0 in +117 mm +4.6 in +2.8%
Width	1,804 mm71.0 in	1,809 mm71.2 in +5 mm +0.2 in +0.3%
Height	1,457 mm57.4 in	1,485 mm58.5 in +28 mm +1.1 in +1.9%
Wheelbase	2,620 mm103.1 in	2,662 mm104.8 in +42 mm +1.7 in +1.6%
Boot	470 l16.6 cu ft	370 l13.1 cu ft −100 l −3.5 cu ft −21.3%
Fits a standard garage?	Yes	Yes

Difference vs 308 II (±). 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
	Peugeot 308 II	Opel Astra K
Version	diesel · 118 kW (160 PS)	1.0 Turbo · petrol · 66 kW (90 PS)
Production years	2013–2021	2015–2021
Body	Hatchback	Hatchback, Station wagon
Country	France	Germany
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load.	118 kW (160 PS) 158 hp Better	66 kW (90 PS) 89 hp
Power, all versions	60–199 kW (82–271 PS) 80–267 hp	66–147 kW (90–200 PS) 89–197 hp
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads.	No data	12.2 s
Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it.	No data	188 km/h 117 mph
Power per tonne	No data	52 kW/t 63 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Diesel	Petrol
Engine	No data	1,000 cc · 3 cyl 1.0 l
Drive	No data	Front-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length	4,253 mm 167.4 in	4,370 mm 172.0 in
Width	1,804 mm 71.0 in	1,809 mm 71.2 in
Height	1,457 mm 57.4 in	1,485 mm 58.5 in
Wheelbase	2,620 mm 103.1 in	2,662 mm 104.8 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy.	No data	1,280 kg 2,822 lb
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram.	470 l 16.6 cu ft Better	370 l 13.1 cu ft
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops.	No data	48 l 12.7 gal US
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip.	No data	5.6 l/100 km 42.0 mpg US
CO₂	No data	127 g/km
Fuel cost per year	No data	€1,470/year estimated
Range on a full tank	No data	857 km 533 mi estimated
Safety
Euro NCAP	★★★★★ (2013)	★★★★★ (2015)

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.