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Kia XCeed vs Peugeot 308 SW comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or Peugeot 308 SW?

Kia XCeed vs Peugeot 308 SW: Key differences

Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely lighter
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Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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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

XCeed

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia XCeed is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Peugeot 308 SW costs 30,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,986 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 SW uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

308 SW

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 Peugeot 308 SW offers barely more power – delivering 195 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 15 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 SW is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.5 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 308 SW delivers somewhat more torque with 300 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

XCeed

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, Kia XCeed is barely lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,484 kg. The difference is around 133 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers visibly more boot space – 551 L compared to 426 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 SW carries very slightly more – 508 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 SW stands well ahead of its rival 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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308 SW

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/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 81 - 444 km
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Kia XCeed

Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.

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Reviews Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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Gouala
14 Dec 2025, 00:57:57

Navigation system update for islands like my home, Guadeloupe.

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Gerard
13 Dec 2025, 09:16:07

Quieter at higher speeds on the motorway. Better value for money.

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Peugeot 308 SW

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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Reviews Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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GT
6 Dec 2025, 17:50:57

Great car with a smooth ride. I have 308 SW GT, with the 180HP PHEV engine

pierre
29 Nov 2025, 17:19:44

150,000 km in 2 years — SW BlueHDi 1.5L 30cv. Comfortable, excellent gearbox. Maybe a bit noisy on the motorway, with air noise around the front doors. A slightly punchier engine would be welcome. The entire timing system was replaced under warranty at 110,000 km.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
81 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
143 - 155 g/km
co2
0 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Curb weight
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 426 L
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,826 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
471 - 485 kg
Payload
417 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 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
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Peugeot
Is the Kia XCeed offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia XCeed is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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