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Ford Focus vs Peugeot 308 SW – Which model is better for everyday use?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Focus or Peugeot 308 SW?

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.

Ford Focus has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27500 £, while the Peugeot 308 SW costs 30100 £. That’s a price difference of around 2606 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 308 SW manages with 2.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Ford Focus with 4.90 L. The difference is about 2.60 L per 100 km.

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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 has a evident edge – offering 280 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 85 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Focus is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Peugeot 308 SW takes 7.70 s. That’s about 2 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Focus performs slight better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Peugeot 308 SW tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Focus pulls distinct stronger with 420 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Ford Focus is somewhat lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1484 kg. The difference is around 154 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers evident more room – 551 L compared to 392 L. That’s a difference of about 159 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 SW performs slight better – up to 1483 L, which is about 129 L more than the Ford Focus.

When it comes to payload, Ford Focus hardly perceptible takes the win – 560 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Ford Focus proves to be offers a more balanced package and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Ford Focus is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Ford Focus

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 8 L
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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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Peugeot 308 SW

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The Peugeot 308 SW blends French flair with estate practicality, dressing up daily chores in a surprisingly handsome package. Inside it's cleverly laid out and comfortable, and the composed, entertaining drive makes family duty feel a little less like a chore.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
27500 - 42700 £
Price
30100 - 43800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 8 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.20 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
78 - 410 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
co2
117 - 183 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1330 - 1529 kg
Curb weight
1484 - 1783 kg
Trunk capacity
392 L
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Length
4382 - 4397 mm
Length
4636 mm
Width
1825 - 1844 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1438 - 1482 mm
Height
1438 mm
Max trunk capacity
1354 L
Max trunk capacity
1402 - 1483 L
Payload
495 - 560 kg
Payload
417 - 508 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
7.7 - 10.9 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 - 2261 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2022 - 2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Ford
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Peugeot

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What drive types are available for the Ford Focus?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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