Ford Explorer EV vs Peugeot 308 SW – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Peugeot 308 SW has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30100 £, while the Ford Explorer EV costs 34200 £. That’s a price difference of around 4080 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Ford Explorer EV: with 14.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the Peugeot 308 SW with 15.30 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.80 kWh.

As for range, the Ford Explorer EV performs distinct better – achieving up to 602 km, about 192 km more than the Peugeot 308 SW.

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 Ford Explorer EV has a clearly edge – offering 340 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 145 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Explorer EV is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.30 s, while the Peugeot 308 SW takes 7.70 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 308 SW performs to a small extent better – reaching 225 km/h, while the Ford Explorer EV tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Explorer EV pulls significantly stronger with 679 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 379 Nm difference.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Peugeot 308 SW is clearly perceptible lighter – 1475 kg compared to 1908 kg. The difference is around 433 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers distinct more room – 608 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 158 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 SW performs to a small extent better – up to 1634 L, which is about 212 L more than the Ford Explorer EV.

When it comes to payload, Ford Explorer EV somewhat takes the win – 585 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Our conclusion: The Ford Explorer EV proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Ford Explorer EV is the better all-rounder in this comparison.