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Vauxhall Astra vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Peugeot 308?

Vauxhall Astra vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • barely more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • marginally lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Vauxhall Astra is marginally cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 960 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Peugeot 308 with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra is barely more efficient: consuming 15.3 kWh/100km compared to 15.6 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 308. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers barely more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 4 km more than the Peugeot 308.

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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 only slightly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 7.6 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers a bit more torque with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Astra

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is marginally lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,453 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers only slightly more boot space – 422 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries marginally more – 503 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra has the upper hand 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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Peugeot 308

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
83 - 454 km
Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
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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