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BMW 1 Series vs Peugeot 308 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (300 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (28800 £ vs 29200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 1 Series or Peugeot 308?

BMW 1 Series

5 (1 Reviews)
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Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 1 Series has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28800 £, while the Peugeot 308 costs 29200 £. That’s a price difference of around 437 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 308 manages with 2.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the BMW 1 Series with 4.30 L. The difference is about 2 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 1 Series has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 300 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 105 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 1 Series is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.60 s. That’s about 2.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 1 Series performs slight better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Peugeot 308 tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 1 Series pulls noticeable stronger with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, Peugeot 308 is slight lighter – 1453 kg compared to 1465 kg. The difference is around 12 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers hardly perceptible more room – 412 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 performs slight better – up to 1323 L, which is about 123 L more than the BMW 1 Series.

When it comes to payload, BMW 1 Series hardly perceptible takes the win – 510 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Peugeot 308 shows itself to be has the upper hand and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £29,200
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Peugeot 308

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 131 - 195 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 5 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.60 kWh
  • Electric Range : 78 - 450 km
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BMW 1 Series

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The BMW 1 Series is a compact premium hatchback that injects a proper sense of driving fun into everyday life, with sharp handling and a cabin that punches above its class. It’s a great pick for buyers who want sporty manners without losing practicality, and yes, you’ll still get that unmistakable BMW grin behind the wheel.

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Peugeot 308

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The Peugeot 308 brings a sleek, feline profile and an unexpectedly upscale cabin, with clever packaging and materials that feel a touch more premium than you might expect. It’s composed on the road, easy to live with for daily life, and a smart choice if you want a stylish hatch that still behaves when the road gets interesting.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28800 - 51100 £
Price
29200 - 42600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
co2
112 - 173 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
49 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1465 - 1625 kg
Curb weight
1453 - 1749 kg
Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
4361 mm
Length
4367 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1459 mm
Height
1438 mm
Max trunk capacity
1135 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1258 - 1323 L
Payload
475 - 510 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Peugeot

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What drive types are available for the BMW 1 Series?

The BMW 1 Series is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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