Compare performance (288 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (30,200 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Peugeot 308?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Peugeot 308 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the Kia Sportage costs 30,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 925 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 450 km, about 384 km more than the Kia Sportage.
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 Kia Sportage offers noticeably more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 93 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sportage delivers noticeably more torque with 380 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 is very slightly lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 1,552 kg. The difference is around 99 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers clearly more boot space – 587 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 175 L.
When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries somewhat more – 580 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 77 kg.
The Peugeot 308 is clearly superior 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.
The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
30,200 - 47,100 £
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Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 66 km
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Electric Range
78 - 450 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
0.4 kWh
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co2
67 - 177 g/km
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co2
0 - 133 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
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Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,367 mm
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Width
1,865 mm
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Width
1,852 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,438 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,258 - 1,323 L
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Payload
533 - 580 kg
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Payload
430 - 503 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 288 HP
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Power HP
131 - 195 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
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Torque
250 - 380 Nm
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
100 - 212 kW
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Peugeot
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