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Peugeot 308 vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

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

Peugeot 308 vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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Vauxhall Astra

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  • marginally cheaper
  • barely more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • marginally more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • barely lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

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 very 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 marginally 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:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Astra offers barely 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 somewhat more torque with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

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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 barely lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,453 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers very 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 is slightly 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
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
15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Electric Range
83 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
0.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 133 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
4,367 mm
Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,258 - 1,323 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 503 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
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Max Speed
-
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
2,026
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?

The Peugeot 308 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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