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Kia Niro vs Peugeot 308 SW comparison

Compare performance (138 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Niro or Peugeot 308 SW?

Kia Niro vs Peugeot 308 SW: Key differences

Kia Niro

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • barely lighter

Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Niro

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Niro is very slightly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Peugeot 308 SW costs 30,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 986 £.

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

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 Peugeot 308 SW offers markedly 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 SW is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Kia Niro takes 11.1 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

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

Niro

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 terms of curb weight, Kia Niro is barely lighter – 1,474 kg compared to 1,484 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 SW carries very slightly more – 508 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 SW holds a decisive overall lead 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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308 SW

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/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 78 - 444 km
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Kia Niro

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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Reviews Kia Niro

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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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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Wolfgang Schäfer
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 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
29,100 - 33,800 £
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
78 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
0.4 kWh
co2
102 - 111 g/km
co2
0 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,474 kg
Curb weight
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Length
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Length
4,636 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
1,438 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,402 - 1,483 L
Payload
466 kg
Payload
417 - 508 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
7.7 - 10.9 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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