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Hyundai Kona vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Peugeot 308?

Hyundai Kona vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Hyundai Kona

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • marginally lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Kona

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai Kona is noticeably cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,180 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Hyundai Kona with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai Kona is only slightly more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 15.6 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 308. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Kona offers somewhat more range – reaching 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 offers slightly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 23 HP more horsepower.

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

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 308 is noticeably faster – reaching 225 km/h, while the Hyundai Kona tops out at 172 km/h. The difference is around 53 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 308 delivers somewhat more torque with 300 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

Kona

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, Hyundai Kona is marginally lighter – 1,370 kg compared to 1,453 kg. The difference is around 83 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Kona offers somewhat more boot space – 466 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 54 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 offers barely more capacity – up to 1,323 L, about 23 L more than the Hyundai Kona.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries barely more – 503 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Kona comes out clearly ahead 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.

from £23,100
Kona

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/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.6 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 377 - 514 km
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Hyundai Kona

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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Reviews Hyundai Kona

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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Hans
23 Apr 2026, 11:02:05

More modern car with much more advanced technology than the S-Cross. The S-Cross is functional, economical and good, but dated.

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Gorguet
10 Apr 2026, 07:38:34

Good car overall, but the finish isn't top‑notch — the paint is very fragile and chips at the slightest knock.

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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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Hyundai Kona
Peugeot 308

Costs and Consumption
Price
23,100 - 41,600 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
377 - 514 km
Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
48.4 - 65.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
0.4 kWh
co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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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
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
4,355 - 4,385 mm
Length
4,367 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,580 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
1,258 - 1,323 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 - 172 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 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Peugeot
Is the Hyundai Kona offered with different drivetrains?

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

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