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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer vs Peugeot 408 comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer or Peugeot 408?

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer vs Peugeot 408: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
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Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Astra Sports Tourer

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is moderately cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,126 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Peugeot 408 with 2.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 408 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 15.6 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 408 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 456 km, about 11 km more than the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 408 offers a bit more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 408 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.2 s, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.7 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 360 Nm.

Astra Sports Tourer

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is very slightly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,544 kg. The difference is around 106 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer carries marginally more – 502 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 408 sits just ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Peugeot 408

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 240 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.6 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 79 - 456 km
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
Peugeot 408

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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.

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Peugeot 408

The Peugeot 408 blends a coupe-like roofline with practical sensibility, delivering striking looks and a surprisingly airy, premium-feeling cabin. On the road it prefers comfort and poise over manic thrills, making it a smart, stylish choice for buyers who want something a bit different from the usual family hatchback.

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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
Peugeot 408

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
82 - 445 km
Electric Range
79 - 456 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 132 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
434 - 502 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
145 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
107 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Peugeot
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