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Kia Picanto vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (15,300 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Peugeot 308?

Kia Picanto vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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Peugeot 308

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Picanto

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 Picanto is significantly cheaper – starting at 15,300 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,937 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

308

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 offers significantly more power – delivering 195 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 127 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 308 delivers clearly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 204 Nm more.

Picanto

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, Kia Picanto is visibly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,453 kg. The difference is around 329 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries clearly more – 503 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 171 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 is decisively ahead 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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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 : 81 - 450 km
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Kia Picanto

Kia Picanto is a cheeky city hatch that squeezes surprising style, practicality and a smile-inducing drive into a pocket-friendly package. It’s ideal for urban buyers who want fuss-free running, effortless parking and a car that punches above its class without pretending to be anything it’s not.

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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
15,300 - 19,300 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
96 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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