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Honda Civic vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (32,500 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda Civic or Peugeot 308?

Honda Civic vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Honda Civic

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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Peugeot 308

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Civic

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 slightly cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the Honda Civic costs 32,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,248 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Honda Civic with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

308

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 only slightly more power – delivering 195 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 11 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Honda Civic takes 7.8 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda Civic delivers barely more torque with 315 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.

Civic

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 terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 is very slightly lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 64 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries visibly more – 503 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 106 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 stands well ahead of its rival 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
Honda Civic
Peugeot 308

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Honda Civic

The Honda Civic mixes practical daily usability with a surprisingly engaging driving character, wrapping clever interior design and dependable engineering in a tidy, modern package. It’s a smart buy for drivers who want sensible reliability, a bit of fun behind the wheel, and a shape that never looks like it’s trying too hard.

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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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Honda Civic
Peugeot 308

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,500 - 35,500 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 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
81 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
108 - 114 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
348 - 397 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
315 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Honda
Brand
Peugeot
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