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Cadillac OPTIQ vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (304 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (55,700 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Cadillac OPTIQ or Peugeot 308?

Cadillac OPTIQ vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Cadillac OPTIQ

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  • visibly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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Peugeot 308

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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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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:

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 Cadillac OPTIQ costs 55,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,477 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 308 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 19.9 kWh/100km for the Cadillac OPTIQ. That’s a difference of about 4.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 450 km, about 25 km more than the Cadillac OPTIQ.

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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 Cadillac OPTIQ offers visibly more power – delivering 304 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac OPTIQ is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac OPTIQ delivers noticeably more torque with 480 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 is considerably lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 2,376 kg. The difference is around 923 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Cadillac OPTIQ offers marginally more boot space – 443 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.

When it comes to payload, the Cadillac OPTIQ carries barely more – 524 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 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.

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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 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 81 - 450 km
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Cadillac OPTIQ

The Cadillac Optiq is a chic, compact electric SUV that brings the brand’s bold styling, hushed refinement, and confident punch to a more attainable size. With a calm, composed ride, a tech-rich cabin, and the brand’s signature light show outside, it feels like an urban-friendly gateway to true American luxury without losing the drama or the practicality buyers need.

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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
55,700 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
425 km
Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,376 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
443 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,912 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
524 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
304 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
480 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
224 kW
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Cadillac
Brand
Peugeot
What drive types are available for the Cadillac OPTIQ?

The Cadillac OPTIQ is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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