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Hyundai Kona vs Peugeot 308 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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

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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.

Hyundai Kona has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £, while the Peugeot 308 costs 29200 £. That’s a price difference of around 6180 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 308 manages with 2.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Hyundai Kona with 4.60 L. The difference is about 2.30 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Hyundai Kona: with 14.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s minimal more efficient than the Peugeot 308 with 15.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh.

As for range, the Hyundai Kona performs slightly better – achieving up to 514 km, about 64 km more than the Peugeot 308.

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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 Hyundai Kona has a slightly edge – offering 218 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 23 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 7.80 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 308 performs slight better – reaching 225 km/h, while the Hyundai Kona tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 308 pulls somewhat stronger with 300 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 35 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, Hyundai Kona is slight lighter – 1370 kg compared to 1453 kg. The difference is around 83 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Kona offers slightly more room – 466 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 54 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 performs barely noticeable better – up to 1323 L, which is about 23 L more than the Hyundai Kona.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 308 minimal takes the win – 503 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Hyundai Kona proves to be performs better in key areas and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Hyundai Kona is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Kona @ Hyundai Motor Company

Hyundai Kona

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 218 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 7 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.6 - 16.8 kWh
  • Electric Range : 377 - 514 km
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Hyundai Kona

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The Hyundai Kona wears its personality on the outside with bold styling and sprightly handling that turns city driving into something a little more fun than a commute. It blends practical space, modern tech and sensible running costs into a compact, stylish package — a smart pick if you want flair without paying luxury prices.

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Peugeot 308

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
23100 - 41600 £
Price
29200 - 42600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
Electric Range
377 - 514 km
Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
1.3 - 65.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
38 - 47 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1370 - 1773 kg
Curb weight
1453 - 1749 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
4350 - 4385 mm
Length
4367 mm
Width
1825 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1580 - 1585 mm
Height
1438 mm
Max trunk capacity
1300 L
Max trunk capacity
1258 - 1323 L
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 218 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
162 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 160 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Peugeot

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Is the Hyundai Kona offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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