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Vauxhall Frontera vs Peugeot 308 SW comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Frontera or Peugeot 308 SW?

Vauxhall Frontera vs Peugeot 308 SW: Key differences

Vauxhall Frontera

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • moderately 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

Frontera

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Frontera is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Peugeot 308 SW costs 30,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,386 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 SW uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Frontera with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 308 SW is marginally more efficient: consuming 15.7 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Frontera. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 SW offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 44 km more than the Vauxhall Frontera.

308 SW

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 308 SW offers visibly more power – delivering 195 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 SW is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Vauxhall Frontera takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 308 SW delivers markedly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

Frontera

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Vauxhall Frontera offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Frontera is marginally lighter – 1,394 kg compared to 1,484 kg. The difference is around 90 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers somewhat more boot space – 551 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 91 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Frontera carries moderately more – 570 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 62 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 SW is decisively ahead 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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Vauxhall Frontera

The Opel Frontera is a rugged, no-nonsense SUV that balances off-road capability with comfortable everyday driving. It offers straightforward mechanics and a practical cabin, making it a sensible choice for buyers who value durability over flash.

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Reviews Vauxhall Frontera

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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Pascal
5 Jun 2026, 04:10:37

A thoroughly bad cheap car. Feels like a C3 Aircross for the poor.

That's a reason to change employers! Terrible car.

It already has a nickname, "Klapperchen"

I think any Dacia is better!

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Roch
18 May 2026, 10:12:50

Automatic gearbox and certain features, like the windshield wipers that aren’t optional; the trunk capacity is larger on the 5-seat Frontera.

Wolfgang
6 May 2026, 04:24:52

I just like the Opel better (maybe only because I'm very disappointed in VW and therefore also in its subsidiaries).

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Gilbert
14 Apr 2026, 08:19:17

I bought the Opel Frontera GS 145PS after also testing the VW T‑Roc; so far I've driven about 5,800 km in it.

My purchase decision was based on the following criteria:
- modern design that stands out from the crowd
- low fuel consumption
- very good seats and plenty of space front and rear
- large, practical boot
- good performance characteristics
- very easy to get into
- simple controls, partly with physical buttons
- clear, well‑laid‑out cockpit

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H. P.
19 Dec 2025, 13:27:19

Opel has clearly skimped here. Misaligned panel gaps, no position/parking light, patchy workmanship and ill‑fitting parts — for example the partition between the passenger footwell and the engine bay — the owner's manual is inadequate and at times reads like a fairy tale; many of the functions it describes are nowhere to be found. They simply don't exist. And the claimed fuel consumption? Even with normal driving — that is, without acceleration orgies — it's unattainable.

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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
20,700 - 30,000 £
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
308 - 400 km
Electric Range
81 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 118 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 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,394 - 1,610 kg
Curb weight
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
436 - 570 kg
Payload
417 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction 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
110 - 145 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 14.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Frontera have?

The Vauxhall Frontera is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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