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Kia Ceed vs Peugeot 308 SW - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (140 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (23500 £ vs 30100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Peugeot 308 SW?

Kia Ceed

Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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You can find all user reviews further down on this page.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Ceed has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23500 £, while the Peugeot 308 SW costs 30100 £. That’s a price difference of around 6643 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 308 SW manages with 2.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L. The difference is about 3.70 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 308 SW has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 195 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 SW is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.70 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.50 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 308 SW performs slightly better – reaching 225 km/h, while the Kia Ceed tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 28 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 308 SW pulls a bit stronger with 300 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 47 Nm difference.

Ceed @ Kia Corporation

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: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Kia Ceed is somewhat lighter – 1298 kg compared to 1484 kg. The difference is around 186 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers evident more room – 551 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 156 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 SW performs a bit better – up to 1483 L, which is about 192 L more than the Kia Ceed.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 308 SW barely noticeable takes the win – 508 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Peugeot 308 SW proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Peugeot 308 SW is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £30,100
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Peugeot 308 SW

  • 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
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.20 kWh
  • Electric Range : 78 - 410 km
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Kia Ceed

The Kia Ceed is a sensible, stylish hatchback that gives buyers more than they'd expect for the money, blending practical space with crisp, modern looks. It drives with measured confidence and comes loaded with user-friendly kit, so you can enjoy daily life behind the wheel without breaking into a sweat.

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Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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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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Reviews Kia Ceed

Reviews Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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6 Dec 2025, 17:50:57

Great car with a smooth ride. I have 308 SW GT, with the 180HP PHEV engine

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23500 - 26300 £
Price
30100 - 43800 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.20 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
78 - 410 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 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
1298 - 1372 kg
Curb weight
1484 - 1783 kg
Trunk capacity
357 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Length
4315 mm
Length
4636 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1447 mm
Height
1438 mm
Max trunk capacity
1253 - 1291 L
Max trunk capacity
1402 - 1483 L
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
417 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

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

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What drivetrain options does the Kia Ceed have?

The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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