Nissan X-Trail vs Peugeot 308 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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

Peugeot 308 has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29200 £, while the Nissan X-Trail costs 34000 £. That’s a price difference of around 4791 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 manages with 0.80 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Nissan X-Trail with 5.70 L. The difference is about 4.90 L per 100 km.

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 Nissan X-Trail has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 213 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan X-Trail is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.60 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 308 performs slightly better – reaching 225 km/h, while the Nissan X-Trail tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan X-Trail pulls clearly stronger with 525 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 225 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Nissan X-Trail offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Peugeot 308 is to a small extent lighter – 1436 kg compared to 1668 kg. The difference is around 232 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Nissan X-Trail offers evident more room – 585 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 173 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan X-Trail performs minimal better – up to 1424 L, which is about 101 L more than the Peugeot 308.

When it comes to payload, Nissan X-Trail slightly takes the win – 574 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 kg.

Our conclusion: The Peugeot 308 proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Peugeot 308 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.