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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Peugeot 308?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • significantly more trunk space
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Peugeot 308

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Santa Fe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Peugeot 308 is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,491 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 450 km, about 396 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers markedly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 93 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers noticeably more torque with 380 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Santa Fe

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 is clearly lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 467 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers significantly more boot space – 704 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 292 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries markedly more – 665 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 162 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
Hyundai Santa Fe
Peugeot 308

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Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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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 Santa Fe
Peugeot 308

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

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