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Peugeot 208 vs Peugeot 308 SW comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 208 or Peugeot 308 SW?

Peugeot 208 vs Peugeot 308 SW: Key differences

Peugeot 208

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • visibly lighter

Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Peugeot 208 is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Peugeot 308 SW costs 30,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,138 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 SW uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Peugeot 208 with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 208 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 14.1 kWh/100km compared to 15.2 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 308 SW. That’s a difference of about 1.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 SW offers marginally more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 12 km more than the Peugeot 208.

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 slightly more power – delivering 195 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 SW is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 308 SW is slightly faster – reaching 225 km/h, while the Peugeot 208 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 308 SW delivers marginally more torque with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 208 is visibly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,484 kg. The difference is around 319 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers visibly more boot space – 551 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 199 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 SW offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,483 L, about 320 L more than the Peugeot 208.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 SW carries slightly more – 508 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 SW stands well ahead of its rival 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 : 15.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 78 - 444 km
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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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Peugeot 308 SW

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,000 - 35,200 £
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
362 - 432 km
Electric Range
78 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
0.4 kWh
co2
0 - 116 g/km
co2
0 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Curb weight
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Length
4,055 mm
Length
4,636 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,430 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,118 - 1,163 L
Max trunk capacity
1,402 - 1,483 L
Payload
380 - 430 kg
Payload
417 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
150 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Peugeot
What drive types are available for the Peugeot 208?

The Peugeot 208 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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