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Peugeot 208 vs CUPRA Raval comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 226 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 22,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 208 or CUPRA Raval?

Peugeot 208 vs CUPRA Raval: Key differences

Peugeot 208

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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CUPRA Raval

  • noticeably more power
  • barely more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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:

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

Peugeot 208 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the CUPRA Raval costs 22,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,260 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Raval is barely more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 14.1 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 208. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Raval offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 12 km more than the Peugeot 208.

Raval

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 CUPRA Raval offers noticeably more power – delivering 226 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Raval is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Raval delivers barely more torque with 290 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

208

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, Peugeot 208 is clearly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,610 kg. The difference is around 445 kg.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Raval carries only slightly more – 475 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Raval is clearly superior 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 £22,200
Raval

CUPRA Raval

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 226 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.7 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 300 - 444 km
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Peugeot 208

The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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Reviews Peugeot 208

4 (2 Reviews)
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Labbe
21 Dec 2025, 15:16:45

Fuel consumption stated in the article — misleading. In town, on the highway, at least 7 L/100 km.

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CUPRA Raval

The CUPRA Raval is a compact electric hatch that mixes hot‑hatch intent with genuine everyday practicality, pairing an unusually roomy, flexible boot with a modern Android‑based infotainment that feels responsive. It drives in a composed, traction‑rich way that suits city and family life, though the steering leans toward assuredness rather than playfulness and some climate controls rely on touch sliders that can be fiddly on the move.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Price
22,200 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
363 - 432 km
Electric Range
300 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 116 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Curb weight
1,610 - 1,615 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,745 mm
Width
1,784 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
380 - 430 kg
Payload
470 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Power HP
116 - 226 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
85 - 166 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
CUPRA
What drive types are available for the Peugeot 208?

The Peugeot 208 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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