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Kia Sportage vs Peugeot 308 SW – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Kia Sportage or Peugeot 308 SW fits your lifestyle better.

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

Sportage @ 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.

Peugeot 308 SW has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30100 £, while the Kia Sportage costs 30200 £. That’s a price difference of around 42 £.

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

308 SW @ Peugeot / Stellantis Media

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 has a somewhat 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 SW is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.70 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 308 SW 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 slight stronger with 320 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Peugeot 308 SW is slight lighter – 1484 kg compared to 1552 kg. The difference is around 68 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers minimal more room – 587 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 36 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs a bit better – up to 1776 L, which is about 293 L more than the Peugeot 308 SW.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage a bit takes the win – 580 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Peugeot 308 SW proves to be secures victory with a clear margin and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Peugeot 308 SW is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £30,100
308 SW @ Peugeot / Stellantis Media

Peugeot 308 SW

  • 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
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.20 kWh
  • Electric Range : 78 - 410 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 SW

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The Peugeot 308 SW blends French flair with estate practicality, dressing up daily chores in a surprisingly handsome package. Inside it's cleverly laid out and comfortable, and the composed, entertaining drive makes family duty feel a little less like a chore.

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Kia Sportage
Peugeot 308 SW
Sportage @ Kia Corporation
308 SW @ Peugeot / Stellantis Media

Costs and Consumption

Price
30200 - 43900 £
Price
30100 - 43800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.20 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
78 - 410 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
co2
132 - 180 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Curb weight
1484 - 1783 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Length
4540 mm
Length
4636 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
1438 mm
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Max trunk capacity
1402 - 1483 L
Payload
543 - 580 kg
Payload
417 - 508 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
7.7 - 10.9 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.