Opel Astra Caravan (1998 – 2004) vs Peugeot 306 (1997 – 2002): specs compared
The Opel Astra Caravan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 147 hp against 135 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.3 s against 10.9 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.8 L/100 km against 5.2 L/100 km. The Peugeot 306 is the lighter car, from 1,040 kg against 1,063 kg. At 4,343 mm, the Peugeot 306 is 53 mm longer than the Opel Astra Caravan.
| Specification |
Opel
Astra Caravan
1998 – 2004
|
Peugeot
306
1997 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2004 | 1997 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 22 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 65 – 147 hp | 69 – 135 hp |
| Torque | 110 – 280 Nm | 111 – 205 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.3 – 17.5 s | 10.9 – 19.2 s |
| Top speed | 158 – 204 km/h | 159 – 201 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.8 – 9.6 L/100 km | 5.2 – 9.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,290 mm | 4,343 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,509 – 1,511 mm | 1,405 – 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,611 mm | 2,581 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,063 – 1,295 kg | 1,040 – 1,205 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

