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Ford Focus vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (280 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (27,500 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Focus or Peugeot 308?

Ford Focus vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Ford Focus

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter

Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more efficient
  • marginally more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Ford Focus is only slightly cheaper – starting at 27,500 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,723 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ford Focus with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 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 Ford Focus offers noticeably more power – delivering 280 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 85 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Focus is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.7 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Ford Focus is only slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Peugeot 308 tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Focus delivers visibly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Focus

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, Ford Focus is very slightly lighter – 1,330 kg compared to 1,453 kg. The difference is around 123 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers marginally more boot space – 412 L compared to 392 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Ford Focus offers barely more capacity – up to 1,354 L, about 31 L more than the Peugeot 308.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Focus carries somewhat more – 560 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 57 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 holds a narrow overall lead 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 : 78 - 450 km
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Ford Focus

The Ford Focus remains a clever all‑rounder that balances sharp handling with everyday comfort, making it a strong choice whether your commute is city streets or country lanes. Its practical cabin and sensible running costs mean you’ll spend more time enjoying the drive and less time worrying about ownership, with a playful streak underfoot that keeps things interesting.

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Good handling and more than enough pulling power from the 1.5‑litre EcoBoost.

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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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Peugeot 308

Costs and Consumption
Price
27,500 - 42,700 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
0.4 kWh
co2
117 - 183 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,330 - 1,529 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
392 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
4,382 - 4,397 mm
Length
4,367 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,844 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,438 - 1,482 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,354 L
Max trunk capacity
1,258 - 1,323 L
Payload
495 - 560 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 280 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
186 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Torque
170 - 420 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 2,261 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Peugeot
Is the Ford Focus offered with different drivetrains?

The Ford Focus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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