Size comparison · drawn to scale
Peugeot 308 II vs Opel Astra L: size comparison
- Length Astra L 121 mm5 in longer
- Width Astra L 56 mm2 in wider
- Height 308 II 16 mm0.6 in taller
- Boot 308 II 48 L1.7 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 121 mm5 in shorter, 56 mm2 in narrower and 16 mm0.6 in taller than the Astra L. Its wheelbase is 55 mm2 in shorter.
| Dimension | 308 II | Astra L | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,253 mm13 ft 11 in13 ft 11 in4,253 mm | 4,374 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,374 mm | −121 mm−5 in −2.8% |
| Width | 1,804 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,804 mm | 1,860 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,860 mm | −56 mm−2 in −3.0% |
| Height | 1,457 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,457 mm | 1,441 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,441 mm | +16 mm+0.6 in +1.1% |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm8 ft 7 in8 ft 7 in2,620 mm | 2,675 mm8 ft 9 in8 ft 9 in2,675 mm | −55 mm−2 in −2.1% |
| Footprint | 7.67 m²82.6 sq ft82.6 sq ft7.67 m² | 8.14 m²87.6 sq ft87.6 sq ft8.14 m² | −0.46 m²−5.0 sq ft −5.7% |
| Boot | 470 L16.6 cu ft16.6 cu ft470 L | 422 L14.9 cu ft14.9 cu ft422 L | +48 L+1.7 cu ft +11.4% |
| Kerb weight | Not in our catalog yet | 1,332–1,678 kg2,937–3,699 lb2,937–3,699 lb1,332–1,678 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. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
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 L
- Single garage
- Tight 1,126 mm3 ft 8 in to spare in length, 570 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 626 mm2 ft 1 in to spare in length, 320 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Peugeot 308 II or the Opel Astra L?
The Opel Astra L is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The 308 II is 121 mm shorter, 56 mm narrower and 16 mm taller than the Astra L. Its wheelbase is 55 mm shorter.
Will the Peugeot 308 II and the Opel Astra L 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 L fits, but it is tight to get out (1,126 mm to spare in length, 570 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 422 L in the Opel Astra L (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.