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BMW X3 vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (398 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X3 or Peugeot 308?

BMW X3 vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

BMW X3

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Peugeot 308

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X3

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Peugeot 308 is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the BMW X3 costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,448 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the BMW X3 with 2.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 450 km, about 362 km more than the BMW X3.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X3 offers significantly more power – delivering 398 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 203 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X3 delivers considerably more torque with 670 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.

X3

Space and Everyday Use:

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 noticeably lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 1,930 kg. The difference is around 477 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X3 offers markedly more boot space – 570 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 158 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X3 carries a bit more – 570 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 67 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X3 comes out modestly 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 £51,700
X3

BMW X3

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 398 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
BMW X3
Peugeot 308

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BMW X3

The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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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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BMW X3
Peugeot 308

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 73,000 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
570 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
145 - 293 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
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Peugeot
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