Size comparison · drawn to scale
Peugeot 308 II vs Opel Astra J: size comparison
- Length Astra J 166 mm7 in longer
- Width Astra J 10 mm0.4 in wider
- Height Astra J 53 mm2 in taller
- Boot 308 II 100 L3.5 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:20 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 308 II is 166 mm7 in shorter, 10 mm0.4 in narrower and 53 mm2 in lower than the Astra J. Its wheelbase is 65 mm3 in shorter.
| Dimension | 308 II | Astra J | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,253 mm13 ft 11 in13 ft 11 in4,253 mm | 4,419 mm14 ft 6 in14 ft 6 in4,419 mm | −166 mm−7 in −3.8% |
| Width | 1,804 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,804 mm | 1,814 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,814 mm | −10 mm−0.4 in −0.6% |
| Height | 1,457 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,457 mm | 1,510 mm4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in1,510 mm | −53 mm−2 in −3.5% |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm8 ft 7 in8 ft 7 in2,620 mm | 2,685 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,685 mm | −65 mm−3 in −2.4% |
| Footprint | 7.67 m²82.6 sq ft82.6 sq ft7.67 m² | 8.02 m²86.3 sq ft86.3 sq ft8.02 m² | −0.34 m²−3.7 sq ft −4.3% |
| Boot | 470 L16.6 cu ft16.6 cu ft470 L | 370 L13.1 cu ft13.1 cu ft370 L | +100 L+3.5 cu ft +27.0% |
| Kerb weight | Not in our catalog yet | 1,373 kg3,027 lb3,027 lb1,373 kg | - |
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.
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
Astra J
- Single garage
- Tight 1,081 mm3 ft 7 in to spare in length, 593 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 581 mm1 ft 11 in to spare in length, 343 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Peugeot 308 II or the Opel Astra J?
The Opel Astra J is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The 308 II is 166 mm shorter, 10 mm narrower and 53 mm lower than the Astra J. Its wheelbase is 65 mm shorter.
Will the Peugeot 308 II and the Opel Astra J fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Peugeot 308 II fits, but it is tight to get out (1,247 mm to spare in length, 598 mm each side). The Opel Astra J fits, but it is tight to get out (1,081 mm to spare in length, 593 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 370 L in the Opel Astra J (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.