Peugeot 3008 vs Vauxhall Astra
A side-by-side comparison of the used Peugeot 3008 and Vauxhall Astra — price, real monthly finance, running costs and MOT reliability, all from live UK stock.
Reviewed by the Motoring Today Editorial team · methodology in our editorial standards.
Peugeot 3008 or Vauxhall Astra — which should I buy?
The Vauxhall Astra starts cheaper (Peugeot 3008 from £6,500, Vauxhall Astra from £5,990), with illustrative finance from £141/mo and £145/mo respectively. On MOT reliability they score 89% and 87% first-time passes. The full spec, running-cost and deal breakdown is below.
- 3008 from
- £6,500
- Astra from
- £5,990
- In stock
- 9 vs 4
| From live stock | ★ Best value overall Peugeot 3008 9 in stock · from £6,500 | Vauxhall Astra 4 in stock · from £5,990 |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest in stock | £6,500 | £5,990★ lowest |
| Median price | £10,255 | £6,847★ lower |
| From (per month)Illustrative, from live stock | £141/mo (HP, 60 months, 11.4% APR)★ lower | £145/mo (HP, 60 months, 16.9% APR) |
| Road tax (VED)Typical car in stock | £200/yr | £200/yr |
| Median mileage | 58,968 mi | 43,921 mi★ lower |
| Median year | 2019★ newer | 2018 |
| Median CO₂ | 112 g/km★ cleaner | 116 g/km |
| Typical power | 128 bhp★ more | 110 bhp |
| Most common fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Most common gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| MOT first-time passDVSA history | 89%★ more reliable | 87% |
| Great/good deals in stockMotoring Today price rating | 3 / 9 | 2 / 4★ more |
| View all 9 3008 → | View all 4 Astra → |
Motoring Today score
Our 0–100 vehicle-intelligence score: reliability is from real DVSA MOT pass rates, the rest from manufacturer specs (MPG/CO₂, insurance group, Euro NCAP, dimensions). Higher is better — the stronger side is highlighted.
| Score | Peugeot 3008 | Vauxhall Astra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71/100 | 68/100 |
| Reliability | 59 | 60 |
| Running costs | 82 | 83 |
| Safety | — | 55 |
| Family & practicality | 85 | 77 |
| Insurance | 58 | 65 |
A guide, not a guarantee — based on the sample of stock and MOT/spec records we hold for each model.
Specs, side by side
Manufacturer specifications across the Peugeot 3008 and Vauxhall Astra trim range. The stronger figure is highlighted where there's a clear better/worse direction (dimensions are shown for reference only).
| Spec | Peugeot 3008 | Vauxhall Astra |
|---|---|---|
| MPG (combined) | 35–83 mpg | 30–85 mpg |
| CO₂ emissions | 19–182 g/km | 23–223 g/km |
| Insurance group1 (cheapest) – 50 | Group 11–38 | Group 6–35 |
| Euro NCAP safety | 5 stars (2016) | 67% pillar avg |
| 0–60mph | 5.9s | 5.8s |
| Power | 97–295 bhp | 79–276 bhp |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 4447 mm | 4374 mm |
| Width | 2098 mm | 2033 mm |
| Height | 1639 mm | 1485 mm |
How we compare. The “best value overall” column and the cells marked ★ are chosen from live market data, running costs, DVSA MOT history and manufacturer specs — the side that wins the most comparable rows leads. Deal ratings come from the Motoring Today price model. Our methodology →
About the finance figures
Monthly payments shown are illustrative examples drawn from real quotes on cars currently in stock — the exact rate, term and APR depend on your circumstances, the lender and a credit check. They are not an offer of finance and are not a representative example of the total cost of credit.
Motoring Today is a trading style of Motor Genius Group Ltd (FRN 960504), an appointed representative of The Compliance Guys Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 941360).
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Frequently asked questions
- Is the Peugeot 3008 or the Vauxhall Astra cheaper to buy?
- In current stock the Vauxhall Astra starts lower: the Peugeot 3008 is available from £6,500 (median £10,255) and the Vauxhall Astra from £5,990 (median £6,847).
- What are the monthly finance payments on the Peugeot 3008 vs the Vauxhall Astra?
- Illustrative finance starts from £141/mo (HP, 60 months, 11.4% APR) on the Peugeot 3008 and £145/mo (HP, 60 months, 16.9% APR) on the Vauxhall Astra. These are examples from cars currently in stock, not offers of finance — the actual rate, term and APR depend on your circumstances, the lender and a credit check.
- Which is cheaper to tax, the Peugeot 3008 or the Vauxhall Astra?
- The most common annual road tax (VED) across Peugeot 3008 stock is £200/yr, versus £200/yr for the Vauxhall Astra — so the Peugeot 3008 is generally cheaper to tax.
- Which is more reliable at MOT, the Peugeot 3008 or the Vauxhall Astra?
- Based on DVSA MOT history across our stock, the Peugeot 3008 averages a 89% first-time pass rate and the Vauxhall Astra 87% — the Peugeot 3008 edges it on this measure.