Vauxhall Astra Estate (2010 – 2012) vs Peugeot 408 Sedan (2010 – 2014): specs compared
The Vauxhall Astra Estate is the more powerful of the two, with up to 180 hp against 163 hp. The Peugeot 408 Sedan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.3 s against 8.8 s. The Vauxhall Astra Estate has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 212 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 3.9 L/100 km against 12.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,393 kg against 1,420 kg.
| Specification |
Vauxhall
Astra Estate
2010 – 2012
|
Peugeot
408 Sedan
2010 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | France |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2012 | 2010 – 2014 |
| Body style | Estate / wagon | Sedan |
| Variants | 10 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 95 – 179 hp | 109 – 167 hp |
| Torque | 130 – 350 Nm | 146 – 240 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 – 14.9 s | 8.3 – 12.5 s |
| Top speed | 172 – 220 km/h | 188 – 212 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.9 – 7.4 L/100 km | 12.0 – 12.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,699 mm | 4,679 mm |
| Width | 1,814 mm | 1,814 mm |
| Height | 1,534 mm | 1,524 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,710 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,393 – 1,550 kg | 1,420 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.