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MG ZS vs Peugeot 308 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (197 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (18000 £ vs 29200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG ZS or Peugeot 308?

MG ZS

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

MG ZS has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 18000 £, while the Peugeot 308 costs 29200 £. That’s a price difference of around 11246 £.

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

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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 MG ZS has a slight edge – offering 197 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 2 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the MG ZS takes 8.70 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 308 performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 225 km/h, while the MG ZS tops out at 179 km/h. The difference is around 46 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 308 pulls significantly stronger with 300 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 152 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, MG ZS is barely noticeable lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1453 kg. The difference is around 123 kg.

In terms of boot space, the MG ZS offers barely noticeable more room – 443 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.

In maximum load capacity, the MG ZS performs slight better – up to 1457 L, which is about 134 L more than the Peugeot 308.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 308 minimal takes the win – 503 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 33 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Peugeot 308 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Peugeot 308 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £29,200
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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 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.60 kWh
  • Electric Range : 78 - 450 km
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MG ZS

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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The MG ZS arrives as a cheeky and practical choice for shoppers who want SUV style and family-friendly space without blowing the budget. It may not pretend to be premium, but with sensible equipment, easy-to-live-with driving manners and surprising value, it makes a persuasive case for anyone after sensible transport with a bit of personality.

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Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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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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4.1 (2 Reviews)
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5 (1 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
18000 - 24000 £
Price
29200 - 42600 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 6.5 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
co2
113 - 145 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
41 - 55 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
1330 - 1420 kg
Curb weight
1453 - 1749 kg
Trunk capacity
443 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
4430 mm
Length
4367 mm
Width
1818 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1635 mm
Height
1438 mm
Max trunk capacity
1457 L
Max trunk capacity
1258 - 1323 L
Payload
375 - 470 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 197 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 12.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
168 - 179 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Torque
148 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 145 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1495 - 1498 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
MG
Brand
Peugeot

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What drive types are available for the MG ZS?

The MG ZS is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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