Size comparison · drawn to scale
Opel Astra H vs Peugeot 308 II: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Width 308 II 51 mm2 in wider
- Height 308 II 17 mm0.7 in taller
- Boot 308 II 90 L3.2 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Zoom in to read the measurements - or see the table below.
Scale about 1:19 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Astra H is 4 mm0.2 in shorter, 51 mm2 in narrower and 17 mm0.7 in lower than the 308 II. Its wheelbase is 6 mm0.2 in shorter.
| Dimension | Astra H | 308 II | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,249 mm13 ft 11 in13 ft 11 in4,249 mm | 4,253 mm13 ft 11 in13 ft 11 in4,253 mm | −4 mm−0.2 in −0.1% |
| Width | 1,753 mm5 ft 9 in5 ft 9 in1,753 mm | 1,804 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,804 mm | −51 mm−2 in −2.8% |
| Height | 1,440 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,440 mm | 1,457 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,457 mm | −17 mm−0.7 in −1.2% |
| Wheelbase | 2,614 mm8 ft 7 in8 ft 7 in2,614 mm | 2,620 mm8 ft 7 in8 ft 7 in2,620 mm | −6 mm−0.2 in −0.2% |
| Footprint | 7.45 m²80.2 sq ft80.2 sq ft7.45 m² | 7.67 m²82.6 sq ft82.6 sq ft7.67 m² | −0.22 m²−2.4 sq ft −2.9% |
| Boot | 380 L13.4 cu ft13.4 cu ft380 L | 470 L16.6 cu ft16.6 cu ft470 L | −90 L−3.2 cu ft −19.1% |
| Kerb weight | 1,230 kg2,712 lb2,712 lb1,230 kg | Not in our catalog yet | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Astra H
- Single garage
- Fits 1,251 mm4 ft 1 in to spare in length, 624 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 751 mm2 ft 6 in to spare in length, 374 mm1 ft 3 in each side
308 II
- Single garage
- Tight 1,247 mm4 ft 1 in to spare in length, 598 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 747 mm2 ft 5 in to spare in length, 348 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Opel Astra H or the Peugeot 308 II?
The Peugeot 308 II is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Astra H is 4 mm shorter, 51 mm narrower and 17 mm lower than the 308 II. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter.
Will the Opel Astra H and the Peugeot 308 II fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Opel Astra H fits with room to open the doors (1,251 mm to spare in length, 624 mm each side). The Peugeot 308 II fits, but it is tight to get out (1,247 mm to spare in length, 598 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Peugeot 308 II: 470 L against 380 L in the Opel Astra H (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.

