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Kia Picanto vs Peugeot 308 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (68 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (15300 £ vs 29200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Peugeot 308?

Kia Picanto

5 (1 Reviews)
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Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Picanto @ Kia Corporation

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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 15300 £, while the Peugeot 308 costs 29200 £. That’s a price difference of around 13937 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 308 manages with 2.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.60 L. The difference is about 3.30 L per 100 km.

308 @ Peugeot / Stellantis Media

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 308 has a convincingly edge – offering 195 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 127 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.60 s. That’s about 7 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 308 performs noticeable better – reaching 225 km/h, while the Kia Picanto tops out at 162 km/h. The difference is around 63 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 308 pulls decisively stronger with 300 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 204 Nm difference.

Picanto @ Kia Corporation

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Kia Picanto is noticeable lighter – 1124 kg compared to 1453 kg. The difference is around 329 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers evident more room – 412 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 157 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 performs noticeable better – up to 1323 L, which is about 313 L more than the Kia Picanto.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 308 distinct takes the win – 503 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 171 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

from about £29,200
308 @ Peugeot / Stellantis Media

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 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.60 kWh
  • Electric Range : 78 - 450 km
Kia Picanto
Peugeot 308

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Kia Picanto

5 (1 Reviews)
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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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Peugeot 308

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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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Kia Picanto
Peugeot 308
Picanto @ Kia Corporation
308 @ Peugeot / Stellantis Media

Costs and Consumption

Price
15300 - 19300 £
Price
29200 - 42600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 5.9 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
co2
127 - 135 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1124 - 1131 kg
Curb weight
1453 - 1749 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
3605 mm
Length
4367 mm
Width
1595 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1485 mm
Height
1438 mm
Max trunk capacity
1010 L
Max trunk capacity
1258 - 1323 L
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
160 - 162 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
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
1199 - 1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Peugeot
What drive types are available for the Kia Picanto?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.