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Kia Sportage vs Peugeot 308 – Which model is better for everyday use?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Peugeot 308?

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

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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.

Peugeot 308 has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29200 £, while the Kia Sportage costs 30200 £. That’s a price difference of around 925 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 308 manages with 2.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 5 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.

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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 Kia Sportage has a a bit edge – offering 239 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 308 performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 225 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 22 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sportage pulls barely noticeable stronger with 320 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Peugeot 308 is hardly perceptible lighter – 1453 kg compared to 1552 kg. The difference is around 99 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers clearly perceptible more room – 587 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 175 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs evident better – up to 1776 L, which is about 453 L more than the Peugeot 308.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage slightly takes the win – 580 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 77 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Peugeot 308 proves to be has the upper hand 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 Sportage

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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

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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 Sportage
Peugeot 308
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Costs and Consumption

Price
30200 - 43900 £
Price
29200 - 42600 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
co2
132 - 180 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Curb weight
1453 - 1749 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
4540 mm
Length
4367 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
1438 mm
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Max trunk capacity
1258 - 1323 L
Payload
543 - 580 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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 - 239 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Peugeot
Is the Kia Sportage offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-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.