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Vauxhall Frontera vs Peugeot 208 comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Frontera or Peugeot 208?

Vauxhall Frontera vs Peugeot 208: Key differences

Vauxhall Frontera

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more trunk space
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Peugeot 208

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • moderately more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit 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

Frontera

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 Frontera is very slightly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Peugeot 208 costs 21,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 248 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 208 uses 4.5 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Vauxhall Frontera with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 208 is moderately more efficient: consuming 14.1 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Frontera. That’s a difference of about 2.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 208 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 432 km, about 32 km more than the Vauxhall Frontera.

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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 208 offers marginally more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 11 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 208 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Vauxhall Frontera takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 208 delivers moderately more torque with 270 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Frontera

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Vauxhall Frontera offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 208 is a bit lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,394 kg. The difference is around 229 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Frontera offers clearly more boot space – 460 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 108 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Frontera carries noticeably more – 570 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 208 comes out modestly 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.

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Peugeot 208

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 363 - 432 km
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Vauxhall Frontera

The Opel Frontera is a rugged, no-nonsense SUV that balances off-road capability with comfortable everyday driving. It offers straightforward mechanics and a practical cabin, making it a sensible choice for buyers who value durability over flash.

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Reviews Vauxhall Frontera

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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Pascal
5 Jun 2026, 04:10:37

A thoroughly bad cheap car. Feels like a C3 Aircross for the poor.

That's a reason to change employers! Terrible car.

It already has a nickname, "Klapperchen"

I think any Dacia is better!

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Roch
18 May 2026, 10:12:50

Automatic gearbox and certain features, like the windshield wipers that aren’t optional; the trunk capacity is larger on the 5-seat Frontera.

Wolfgang
6 May 2026, 04:24:52

I just like the Opel better (maybe only because I'm very disappointed in VW and therefore also in its subsidiaries).

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Gilbert
14 Apr 2026, 08:19:17

I bought the Opel Frontera GS 145PS after also testing the VW T‑Roc; so far I've driven about 5,800 km in it.

My purchase decision was based on the following criteria:
- modern design that stands out from the crowd
- low fuel consumption
- very good seats and plenty of space front and rear
- large, practical boot
- good performance characteristics
- very easy to get into
- simple controls, partly with physical buttons
- clear, well‑laid‑out cockpit

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H. P.
19 Dec 2025, 13:27:19

Opel has clearly skimped here. Misaligned panel gaps, no position/parking light, patchy workmanship and ill‑fitting parts — for example the partition between the passenger footwell and the engine bay — the owner's manual is inadequate and at times reads like a fairy tale; many of the functions it describes are nowhere to be found. They simply don't exist. And the claimed fuel consumption? Even with normal driving — that is, without acceleration orgies — it's unattainable.

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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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4 (2 Reviews)
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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 Frontera
Peugeot 208

Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 30,000 £
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
308 - 400 km
Electric Range
363 - 432 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 118 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,394 - 1,610 kg
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
436 - 570 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 14.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Frontera have?

The Vauxhall Frontera is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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