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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 Astra K

Opel · 2015–2021

Astra K

C PI 450

Power
74 kW101 PS
0–100 km/h
13.4 s
Top speed
185 km/h
Kerb mass
1,244 kg

All generations

Photo: Danny Galvez from Pinoso, España / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Peugeot 308 II

Peugeot · 2013–2021

308 II

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

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 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: 74 kW (101 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
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 2,662 mmWheelbase 8 ft 9 inLength 4,370 mmLength 14 ft 4 in1,485 mm4 ft 10 inWheelbase 2,620 mmWheelbase 8 ft 7 inLength 4,253 mmLength 13 ft 11 in1,457 mm4 ft 9 in
Astra K308 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? YesYes

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. † from another version of this generation.

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

Full specifications

Opel Astra KPeugeot 308 II
General
Version 1.4 (4-cyl, 1,399 cm³) · petrol · 74 kW (101 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. 74 kW (101 PS) 99 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
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. 130 Nm 96 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. 13.4 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. 185 km/h 115 mph No data
Power per tonne 60 kW/t 72 hp/ton calculated No data
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine No data 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. 1,244 kg 2,743 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. 5.5 l/100 km 42.8 mpg US No data
CO₂ 128 g/km No data
Fuel cost per year €1,440/year estimated No data
Range on a full tank 873 km 542 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. † from another version of this generation.

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