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Peugeot 308 SW vs Renault Rafale comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (30,100 £ vs 37,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 SW or Renault Rafale?

Peugeot 308 SW vs Renault Rafale: Key differences

Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
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Renault Rafale

4.8 (11 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • noticeably 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

308 SW

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Peugeot 308 SW is noticeably cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the Renault Rafale costs 37,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,594 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Rafale uses 2 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Peugeot 308 SW with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 SW offers significantly more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 347 km more than the Renault Rafale.

Rafale

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 Renault Rafale offers markedly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 105 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Rafale is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.4 s, while the Peugeot 308 SW takes 7.7 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 SW is somewhat lighter – 1,484 kg compared to 1,734 kg. The difference is around 250 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Rafale offers somewhat more boot space – 627 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 76 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 SW carries a bit more – 508 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 SW holds a decisive overall lead 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.

Renault Rafale

The Renault Rafale dresses bold coupé-inspired lines around a practical crossover body, turning heads without trying too hard. Inside it serves up a comfortable, well-equipped cabin and engaging driving manners, making it a clever choice for buyers who want a bit of panache with their daily commute.

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Wiktor
4 Jul 2026, 13:09:04

Comfortable, fast, solidly built, modern, elegant, everyone turns to look at it!

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andy
19 Jun 2026, 12:58:24

Very good value for money for a well-equipped car.

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Low Budget Urus
4 May 2026, 18:28:11

Resonably good, efficiant and very good looking family hyper Hybrid....

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PILI
18 Feb 2026, 08:48:58

Very good car — responsive, supple, comfortable and reasonably economical. Not quite at the German premium level for noise insulation, but very close... Exceptional chassis.

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Martin
4 Dec 2025, 08:40:43

As a Rafale owner, I'm happy with my choice. The car is spacious, feels luxurious, quiet, robust and very efficient at the same time. I also feel more “up to date” compared to the RAV4.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
Price
37,700 - 49,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 444 km
Electric Range
97 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
43 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,025 kg
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
539 - 627 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,886 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
417 - 508 kg
Payload
415 - 444 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
200 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Power kW
147 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Renault
What drive types are available for the Peugeot 308 SW?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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