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Peugeot 308 SW vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (30,100 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 SW or Lotus Emira?

Peugeot 308 SW vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • substantially more power
  • clearly 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

308 SW

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Peugeot 308 SW is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 53,451 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 SW uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 6.9 L/100km.

Emira

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 Lotus Emira offers substantially more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 211 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Peugeot 308 SW takes 7.7 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers noticeably more torque with 480 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

308 SW

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.

Seats: Peugeot 308 SW offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 SW is barely lighter – 1,484 kg compared to 1,521 kg. The difference is around 37 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers substantially more boot space – 551 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 400 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 SW carries substantially more – 508 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 278 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 SW is far ahead 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 £30,100
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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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.

Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 444 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
417 - 508 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the Peugeot 308 SW?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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