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Peugeot 308 SW vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (30,100 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 SW or Vauxhall Astra?

Peugeot 308 SW vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more trunk space
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Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • barely more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly 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

308 SW

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Astra is only slightly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Peugeot 308 SW costs 30,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,843 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Peugeot 308 SW 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 15.7 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 308 SW. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 10 km more than the Peugeot 308 SW.

Astra

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

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Peugeot 308 SW takes 7.7 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

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

308 SW

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 is only slightly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,484 kg. The difference is around 46 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers visibly more boot space – 551 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 129 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 SW carries barely more – 508 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra has only a minor advantage 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 SW

The Peugeot 308 SW blends French flair with estate practicality, dressing up daily chores in a surprisingly handsome package. Inside it's cleverly laid out and comfortable, and the composed, entertaining drive makes family duty feel a little less like a chore.

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Reviews Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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GT
6 Dec 2025, 17:50:57

Great car with a smooth ride. I have 308 SW GT, with the 180HP PHEV engine

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29 Nov 2025, 17:19:44

150,000 km in 2 years — SW BlueHDi 1.5L 30cv. Comfortable, excellent gearbox. Maybe a bit noisy on the motorway, with air noise around the front doors. A slightly punchier engine would be welcome. The entire timing system was replaced under warranty at 110,000 km.

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 308 SW
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
81 - 444 km
Electric Range
83 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
417 - 508 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, 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
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 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
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Vauxhall
What drive types are available for the Peugeot 308 SW?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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