Peugeot 208 vs VW ID.3 – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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

Peugeot 208 has the clearly advantage in terms of price – starting at 20700 £, while the VW ID.3 starts at 28600 £. That’s a price difference of about 7886 £.

When it comes to electricity consumption, the advantage goes to the Peugeot 208: with 14.10 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the VW ID.3 with 14.50 kWh. That’s roughly 0.40 kWh difference.

In terms of range, the VW ID.3 performs noticeably better – offering up to 605 km, roughly 173 km more than the Peugeot 208.

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 performance, the VW ID.3 clearly takes the lead – with 326 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s a power increase of roughly 170 HP.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.3 is decisively faster – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.30 s. That makes it around 2.60 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 200 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.3 pulls strongly stronger, offering 545 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 275 Nm difference.

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 enough space for 5 passengers.

The Peugeot 208 is slightly lighter – 1165 kg compared to 1787 kg. The weight difference is around 622 kg.

In trunk capacity, the VW ID.3 takes the lead – 385 L compared to 352 L. That’s around 33 L difference.

In maximum load capacity, VW ID.3 wins – up to 1267 L, about 104 L more than the Peugeot 208.

Payload capacity also favors the VW ID.3 minimal – 473 kg compared to 430 kg. The difference is roughly 43 kg.

Overall, the VW ID.3 proves to be wins this duel convincingly and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and is the more versatile choice for everyday driving.