Compare performance (601 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (49,900 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i4 or Peugeot 308?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Peugeot 308 is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the BMW i4 costs 49,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,648 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i4 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 15.6 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 308. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the BMW i4 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 613 km, about 163 km more than the Peugeot 308.
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 i4 offers considerably more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 406 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i4 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i4 delivers substantially more torque with 795 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 495 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 is clearly lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 617 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW i4 offers slightly more boot space – 470 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 58 L.
When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries barely more – 503 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.
The BMW i4 is far ahead overall 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.
The BMW i4 arrives with the poise of a classic Gran Coupé, marrying BMW's playful handling with a sleek, modern interior that makes switching to electric feel like an upgrade rather than a compromise. For buyers who want a practical daily driver that still enjoys a spirited back-road run, the i4 quietly delivers smiles and a surprising dose of driver engagement.
detailsThe 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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Price
49,900 - 63,200 £
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Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 16.7 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
514 - 613 km
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Electric Range
81 - 450 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 - 133 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,070 - 2,285 kg
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Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
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Trunk capacity
470 L
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Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,852 mm
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Width
1,852 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
445 - 480 kg
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Payload
430 - 503 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
286 - 601 HP
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Power HP
131 - 195 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
400 - 795 Nm
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
210 - 442 kW
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Power kW
96 - 143 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Peugeot
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