Peugeot Peugeot 308 vs Vauxhall Astra
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| PeugeotPeugeot 308 | VauxhallAstra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2021 | November 2021 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Hybrid, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid, Electric | Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Electric |
| Power | 129–193 bhp | 129–193 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 7.9–10.5 s | 7.6–9.7 s (better) |
| Top speed | 106–140 mph | 105–140 mph |
| Engine or motors | Hybrid 145: 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol with an electric motor in the gearbox, 145 hp (108 kW); BlueHDi 130: 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel, 131 hp (96 kW); Plug-in Hybrid 195: 1.6-litre turbo petrol (150 hp, 110 kW) plus a 123 hp (92 kW) front motor, 195 hp (144 kW) combined; E-308: front motor, 156 hp (115 kW). bhp converted from Peugeot's hp (PS) and kW figures | 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol, 130PS (96 kW); Hybrid: 1.2 turbo with 48V battery and a 21 kW (28hp) electric motor in the gearbox, 145PS (107 kW); Plug-in Hybrid: 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol, 150PS (110 kW), with a 92 kW (125PS) electric motor, 144 kW (195PS) combined; Electric: 115 kW (156PS); bhp converted from Vauxhall's kW figures |
| Torque | 230 Nm (Hybrid 145 engine), 300 Nm (BlueHDi 130), 360 Nm combined (Plug-in Hybrid), 270 Nm (E-308) | 230 Nm (1.2 petrol and Hybrid), 360 Nm combined (Plug-in Hybrid), 270 Nm (Electric) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed dual-clutch automatic e-DSC6 (Hybrid), 8-speed automatic EAT8 (diesel), 7-speed dual-clutch automatic e-DSC7 (plug-in hybrid), single-speed automatic (E-308) | 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic (130PS), 6-speed e-DCT6 dual-clutch automatic (Hybrid), 7-speed electrified automatic (Plug-in Hybrid), single-speed (Electric) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 54–279 miles | 52–281 miles (better) |
| Battery | 17.2–55 kWh | 14–55.4 kWh (better) |
| Fastest charging | 100 kW | 100 kW |
| Economy (WLTP) | 59.6–148.1 mpg (better) | 48.7–122.8 mpg |
| Range detail | E-308: up to 279 miles WLTP (Allure; 277 miles GT and GT Premium), 254–287 miles across configurations; 58 kWh gross, 55 kWh usable. Plug-in Hybrid: 17.2 kWh battery, 45–59 miles equivalent all-electric range (54 miles Allure); 84 mph electric top speed | WLTP: Astra Electric 280–281 miles depending on trim (preliminary); Plug-in Hybrid equivalent all-electric range up to 52 miles. Electric battery 55.4 kWh usable, 58.3 kWh total; Plug-in Hybrid battery 14 kWh usable (Opel), 17.2 kWh total (Vauxhall) |
| Charging | E-308: 11 kW bi-directional on-board charger (7.4 kW wall box 20–80% in 4 h 25 min), rapid DC charging at 100 kW, 20–80% in 30 minutes. Plug-in Hybrid: 3.7 kW on-board charger, 7.4 kW optional (standard on GT Premium) | Electric: 100 kW DC, 20–80% in 32 minutes; 11 kW three-phase AC on-board charger, 20–80% in 3 h 20 min; vehicle-to-load. Plug-in Hybrid: 3.7 kW AC on-board charger as standard (20–80% in 4 h 6 min), optional 7.4 kW (2 h 53 min) |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 48.5–62.6 mpg (Hybrid 145), 50.1–59.6 mpg (BlueHDi 130), 106.9–148.1 mpg (Plug-in Hybrid) | WLTP combined: 49.6–50.4 mpg (130PS manual), 47.9–48.7 mpg (130PS automatic), 57.6–58.9 mpg (Hybrid), 122.8 mpg (Plug-in Hybrid); 19.5–20.1 kWh/100 km (Plug-in Hybrid), 14.8–15.2 kWh/100 km (Electric) |
| CO2 emissions | 102–131 g/km (Hybrid 145), 124–148 g/km (BlueHDi 130), 43–60 g/km (Plug-in Hybrid), 0 g/km (E-308), WLTP combined | 127–134 g/km (130PS), 108–112 g/km (Hybrid), 49–52 g/km (Plug-in Hybrid), 0 g/km (Electric), WLTP |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 412 litres | – |
| Length | 4,367 mm | 4,374 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | – |
| Weight | From 1,378 kg | – |
| Boot | 412 litres (314 plug-in hybrid, 361 E-308) with the seats up; 1,323 litres (1,271 plug-in hybrid, 1,258 E-308) with the rear seats folded; fuel tank 52 litres (hybrid) or 40 litres (plug-in hybrid) | 422 litres below the cover, 1,339 litres with the rear seats folded (petrol and Hybrid); 310 and 1,236 litres (Plug-in Hybrid); 352 and 1,268 litres (Electric); ECIE method |
| Towing | 1,550 kg braked (BlueHDi 130), 1,150 kg (Hybrid 145), 750 kg (Plug-in Hybrid); no towing figure for the E-308 | 1,250 kg braked (130PS manual), 1,400 kg factory-fit or 1,200 kg retailer-fit (130PS automatic), 1,150 kg (Hybrid), 1,380 kg (Plug-in Hybrid); 600–680 kg unbraked; Electric not approved for towing |
| Size | 4,367 mm long, 1,852 mm wide (2,062 mm with mirrors out), 1,454 mm high; 2,675 mm wheelbase; kerb weight 1,378 kg (diesel), 1,382 kg (Hybrid 145), 1,621 kg (Plug-in Hybrid), 1,674 kg (E-308) | 4,374 mm long, 2,062 mm wide with mirrors, 1,441 mm high; 2,675 mm wheelbase; 10.51 m turning circle; kerb weight including a 75 kg driver 1,371 kg (130PS automatic), 1,454 kg (Hybrid), 1,682 kg (Plug-in Hybrid), 1,733 kg (Electric); 52-litre fuel tank (42 litres Plug-in Hybrid) |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | 10-inch HD touchscreen; i-Cockpit with a configurable 10-inch head-up digital instrument panel; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 10-inch touchscreen and 10-inch digital instrument cluster; wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Warranty | – | 3 years (first year unlimited mileage, then 60,000 miles); battery 8 years or 100,000 miles (70% capacity) |
| Driver assistance | Active Safety Brake (with night, cyclist and pedestrian detection) as standard; long-range blind-spot detection, rear cross traffic alert and lane position assist in the optional Drive Assist Pack Plus | – |
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