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Lexus RZ vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RZ or Peugeot 308?

Lexus RZ vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Lexus RZ

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Peugeot 308

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the Lexus RZ costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,705 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lexus RZ is marginally more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 15.6 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 308. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lexus RZ offers a bit more range – reaching up to 559 km, about 109 km more than the Peugeot 308.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus RZ offers clearly more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 213 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RZ is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RZ delivers clearly more torque with 538 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 238 Nm more.

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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 terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 is noticeably lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 1,995 kg. The difference is around 542 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RZ offers markedly more boot space – 522 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RZ carries barely more – 540 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RZ is far ahead 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.

from £48,900
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Lexus RZ

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 227 - 408 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 457 - 559 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
48,900 - 67,500 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
457 - 559 km
Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,995 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 540 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction 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
227 - 408 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
269 - 538 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
167 - 300 kW
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Peugeot
What drive types are available for the Lexus RZ?

The Lexus RZ is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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