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Kia Niro vs Peugeot 308 SW – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Kia Niro or Peugeot 308 SW fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Niro has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the Peugeot 308 SW costs 30100 £. That’s a price difference of around 986 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 308 SW manages with 2.30 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Kia Niro with 2.40 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Peugeot 308 SW performs significantly better – achieving up to 410 km, about 348 km more than the Kia Niro.

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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 minimal edge – offering 195 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 15 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 SW is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 7.70 s, while the Kia Niro takes 9.90 s. That’s about 2.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 308 SW performs somewhat better – reaching 225 km/h, while the Kia Niro tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 308 SW pulls a bit stronger with 300 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Kia Niro is slight lighter – 1474 kg compared to 1484 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers somewhat more room – 551 L compared to 451 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 SW performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1483 L, which is about 38 L more than the Kia Niro.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 308 SW slight takes the win – 508 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

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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 Niro

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The Kia Niro blends clever packaging and modern styling into a compact crossover that’s refreshingly sensible for daily life. It’s comfortable, economical and packed with user‑friendly tech, so if you want a fuss‑free family car with a touch of green credibility, the Niro is worth a test drive.

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Peugeot 308 SW

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29100 - 38600 £
Price
30100 - 43800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 4.9 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.20 kWh
Electric Range
57 - 62 km
Electric Range
78 - 410 km
Battery Capacity
1.3 - 11.1 kWh
Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
co2
53 - 111 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
37 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1474 - 1594 kg
Curb weight
1484 - 1783 kg
Trunk capacity
348 - 451 L
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Length
4420 mm
Length
4636 mm
Width
1825 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1545 mm
Height
1438 mm
Max trunk capacity
1342 - 1445 L
Max trunk capacity
1402 - 1483 L
Payload
466 kg
Payload
417 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin 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 - 180 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 11.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
170 - 185 km/h
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 - 132 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1580 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

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

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Is the Kia Niro offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Niro is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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