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MG ZS vs Peugeot 308 SW comparison

Compare performance (197 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (18,000 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG ZS or Peugeot 308 SW?

MG ZS vs Peugeot 308 SW: Key differences

MG ZS

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • somewhat lighter
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Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat 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

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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.

MG ZS is clearly cheaper – starting at 18,000 £ , while the Peugeot 308 SW costs 30,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,129 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 SW uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the MG ZS with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

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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 offers only slightly more power – delivering 197 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 2 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 SW is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the MG ZS takes 8.7 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 308 SW delivers substantially more torque with 300 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 152 Nm more.

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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, MG ZS is somewhat lighter – 1,330 kg compared to 1,484 kg. The difference is around 154 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers somewhat more boot space – 551 L compared to 443 L. That’s a difference of about 108 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 SW carries barely more – 508 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 38 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 SW 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.

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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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Reviews MG ZS

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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Constantin
9 Jun 2026, 22:34:01

I replaced my Dacia Jogger with an MG ZS Hybrid and I don't regret it.

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Ahmed
30 Sept 2025, 14:05:11

With all the features it offers at that price, the MG has no competition. A BMW X1 of similar dimensions with a few extra upgrades costs more than twice as much, and considering that 40% of MG’s spare parts come from Germany (Bosch, Continental, etc.), I’d go for the MG ZS Hybrid without a second thought.

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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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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Peugeot 308 SW

Costs and Consumption
Price
18,000 - 24,000 £
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 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
115 - 145 g/km
co2
0 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,330 - 1,420 kg
Curb weight
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
443 L
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
375 - 470 kg
Payload
417 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic 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
7.7 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
148 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 145 kW
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,495 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

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

The MG ZS is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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