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Opel Astra J 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 J

Opel · 2009–2015

Astra J

C PI 442

Power
85 kW116 PS
0–100 km/h
11.7 s
Top speed
188 km/h

All generations

Photo: Acgskup / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
Peugeot 308 II

Peugeot · 2013–2021

308 II

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

Photo: A.BourgeoisP / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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At a glance

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

Categories won: Astra J 0 308 II 2

  • Family 308 II Boot: 470 l vs 370 l
  • City 308 II Length: 4,253 mm vs 4,419 mm

In plain words

Opel Astra J has more power: 85 kW (116 PS) against 60 kW (82 PS) for Peugeot 308 II. Opel Astra J is 166 mm longer than Peugeot 308 II (4,419 mm vs 4,253 mm). Peugeot 308 II has the bigger boot: 470 l against 370 l. Opel Astra J is the older design (from 2009); Peugeot 308 II arrived in 2013. 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 J · 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 2,685 mmWheelbase 8 ft 10 inLength 4,419 mmLength 14 ft 6 in1,510 mm4 ft 11 inWheelbase 2,620 mmWheelbase 8 ft 7 inLength 4,253 mmLength 13 ft 11 in1,457 mm4 ft 9 in
Astra J308 II
Length 4,419 mm174.0 in † 4,253 mm167.4 in −166 mm −6.5 in −3.8%
Width 1,814 mm71.4 in † 1,804 mm71.0 in −10 mm −0.4 in −0.6%
Height 1,510 mm59.4 in † 1,457 mm57.4 in −53 mm −2.1 in −3.5%
Wheelbase 2,685 mm105.7 in † 2,620 mm103.1 in −65 mm −2.6 in −2.4%
Boot 370 l13.1 cu ft 470 l16.6 cu ft +100 l +3.5 cu ft +27.0%
Fits a standard garage? YesYes

Difference vs Astra J (±). 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 Astra JPeugeot 308 II
General
Version 1.6 · 85 kW (116 PS) 1.2 · petrol · 60 kW (82 PS)
Production years 2009–2015 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. 85 kW (116 PS) 114 hp Better 60 kW (82 PS) 80 hp
Power, all versions 64–206 kW (87–280 PS) 86–276 hp 60–199 kW (82–271 PS) 80–267 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. 155 Nm 114 lb-ft No data
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. 11.7 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
Engine and transmission
Fuel No data Petrol
Engine No data 1,200 cc · 3 cyl 1.2 l
Drive Front-wheel drive No data
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,419 mm 174.0 in † 4,253 mm 167.4 in
Width 1,814 mm 71.4 in † 1,804 mm 71.0 in
Height 1,510 mm 59.4 in † 1,457 mm 57.4 in
Wheelbase 2,685 mm 105.7 in † 2,620 mm 103.1 in
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
Safety
Euro NCAP ★★★★★ (2009) ★★★★★ (2013)

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

† from another version of this generation.

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