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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Peugeot 308?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • only slightly more trunk space
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Peugeot 308

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  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 4

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Peugeot 308 is moderately cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,740 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

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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 Peugeot 308 offers clearly more power – delivering 195 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 65 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 300 Nm.

DS 4

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 barely lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 105 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers only slightly more boot space – 430 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 18 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries somewhat more – 503 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 61 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 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.

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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
DS Automobiles DS 4
Peugeot 308

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DS Automobiles DS 4

The DS 4 is a striking compact that wears couture-inspired styling like a tailored suit, and its cabin feels more boutique hotel than ordinary hatchback with premium materials and clever detailing. On the road it mixes poise with comfort, rewarding drivers who want a refined, characterful alternative to the usual suspects — and enjoy the odd admiring glance at the lights.

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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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DS Automobiles DS 4
Peugeot 308

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
-
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
442 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Peugeot
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