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Vauxhall Astra vs Peugeot 208 comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Peugeot 208?

Vauxhall Astra vs Peugeot 208: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 208

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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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

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Peugeot 208 is markedly cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,295 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Peugeot 208 with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 208 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 14.1 kWh/100km compared to 15.3 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Astra. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers marginally more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 22 km more than the Peugeot 208.

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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 Vauxhall Astra offers visibly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

Astra

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 208 is noticeably lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 273 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries a bit more – 502 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra is decisively ahead 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.

from £28,300
Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 83 - 454 km
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Vauxhall Astra

The Opel Astra strikes a neat balance between everyday practicality and engaging handling, so the daily grind suddenly feels a bit less dull. Inside it's intelligently packaged with modern kit and comfortable seating, making it a very sensible pick for buyers who want a dependable hatchback that doesn't take itself too seriously.

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Peugeot 208

The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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Labbe
21 Dec 2025, 15:16:45

Fuel consumption stated in the article — misleading. In town, on the highway, at least 7 L/100 km.

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Vauxhall Astra
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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
83 - 454 km
Electric Range
363 - 432 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Peugeot
Is the Vauxhall Astra offered with different drivetrains?

The Vauxhall Astra is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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