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Kia Niro vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (138 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Niro or Peugeot 308?

Kia Niro vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Kia Niro

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper

Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Niro

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Niro is very slightly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 103 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Kia Niro with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

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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 Peugeot 308 offers visibly more power – delivering 195 HP compared to 138 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Kia Niro takes 11.1 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

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

Niro

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 is marginally lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 1,474 kg. The difference is around 21 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries marginally more – 503 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 is far ahead overall 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 £29,200
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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 : 78 - 450 km
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Archi
25 Mar 2026, 13:11:41

Efficient, functional, understated, spacious and comfortable. No surprises: it delivers what it promises and does its job without fanfare. Good buy.

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21 Oct 2025, 14:01:32

I've been driving the Kia Niro since 2019 and am still very happy with this car.

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 33,800 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
0.4 kWh
co2
102 - 111 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,474 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
-
Length
4,367 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
1,438 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,258 - 1,323 L
Payload
466 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
138 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 11.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Torque
265 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
102 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,580 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Peugeot
What drive types are available for the Kia Niro?

The Kia Niro is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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