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Kia Sportage vs Peugeot 308 comparison

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?

Kia Sportage vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Kia Sportage

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  • noticeably more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Peugeot 308

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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.

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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 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.

Sportage

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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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 : 78 - 450 km
Kia Sportage
Peugeot 308

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia Sportage

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.

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Peugeot 308

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 Sportage
Peugeot 308

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,200 - 47,100 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
0.4 kWh
co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
-
Length
4,367 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
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Height
1,438 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,258 - 1,323 L
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Peugeot
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