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BMW 2 Series vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (39,200 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series or Peugeot 308?

BMW 2 Series vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

BMW 2 Series

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 308

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  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Peugeot 308 is markedly cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the BMW 2 Series costs 39,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,934 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 2 Series with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 2 Series offers considerably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 335 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series delivers considerably more torque with 650 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

2 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Peugeot 308 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 is very slightly lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 107 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers marginally more boot space – 412 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 22 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries visibly more – 503 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 103 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series comes out clearly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £39,200
2 Series

BMW 2 Series

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 10 L/100km
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BMW 2 Series

The BMW 2 Series feels like a pocket rocket in smart clothes, delivering sharp handling and a premium cabin that turns everyday errands into something worth looking forward to. For buyers who crave a compact car with real driving character and a dash of German confidence, it’s a spirited choice that never takes itself too seriously.

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Peugeot 308

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
39,200 - 98,600 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
129 - 226 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
350 - 400 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Peugeot
Is the BMW 2 Series offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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