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Kia EV3 vs Peugeot 308 SW comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV3 or Peugeot 308 SW?

Kia EV3 vs Peugeot 308 SW: Key differences

Kia EV3

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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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

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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.

Peugeot 308 SW is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the Kia EV3 costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,062 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 308 SW is only slightly more efficient: consuming 15.7 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Kia EV3. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV3 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 572 km, about 128 km more than the Peugeot 308 SW.

308 SW

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 Kia EV3 offers visibly more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV3 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.6 s, while the Peugeot 308 SW takes 7.7 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV3 delivers noticeably more torque with 385 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 85 Nm more.

EV3

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 SW is visibly lighter – 1,484 kg compared to 1,995 kg. The difference is around 511 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers markedly more boot space – 551 L compared to 413 L. That’s a difference of about 138 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 SW carries barely more – 508 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV3 holds a slight edge 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 £40,200
EV3

Kia EV3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 265 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 572 km
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Reviews Kia EV3

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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pedro
8 May 2026, 11:01:53

Aesthetically it seems nicer to me, and I think it's better soundproofed.

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José
24 Dec 2025, 17:42:54

A good car for a small family. Easy and practical.

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Peugeot 308 SW

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 Peugeot 308 SW

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

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

pierre
29 Nov 2025, 17:19:44

150,000 km in 2 years — SW BlueHDi 1.5L 30cv. Comfortable, excellent gearbox. Maybe a bit noisy on the motorway, with air noise around the front doors. A slightly punchier engine would be welcome. The entire timing system was replaced under warranty at 110,000 km.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 43,900 £
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
572 km
Electric Range
81 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,995 kg
Curb weight
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
413 L
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 kg
Payload
417 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
265 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
385 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
195 kW
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV3 have?

The Kia EV3 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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