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Peugeot 308 SW vs SEAT Leon comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (30,100 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 SW or SEAT Leon?

Peugeot 308 SW vs SEAT Leon: Key differences

Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more electric range
  • visibly more trunk space
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SEAT Leon

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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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:

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

SEAT Leon is visibly cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the Peugeot 308 SW costs 30,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,315 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Peugeot 308 SW with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 SW offers substantially more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 311 km more than the SEAT Leon.

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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 SEAT Leon offers clearly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 77 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 7.7 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Leon delivers somewhat more torque with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

308 SW

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, SEAT Leon is a bit lighter – 1,344 kg compared to 1,484 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers visibly more boot space – 551 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 171 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon carries marginally more – 521 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Leon is narrowly ahead 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 £24,800
Leon

SEAT Leon

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 5.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 133 km
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Peugeot 308 SW

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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.

SEAT Leon

SEAT Leon pairs sharp, modern styling with a cabin that's sensible and slightly sporty, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want flair without fuss. It drives with eager composure and offers a neat balance of comfort and agility, so you get everyday usability with a wink of fun.

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4.4 (2 Reviews)
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FaBio
4 Jan 2026, 21:30:20

Mechanically the car is fairly well built, apart from the rear axle.
The air conditioning is effective and visibility is good, while the FR setup paired with the 18" wheels, in my view, hurts comfort — getting in and out can be awkward. Once on board, though, the seats are very comfortable. The infotainment is comprehensive, with a generously sized screen and full-link smartphone connectivity; the factory sat-nav does what it can, but obviously Maps is superior in every way.
All in all, a fun/sporty car that also winks at family life thanks to a roomy boot and modest fuel consumption.

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Peugeot 308 SW
SEAT Leon

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
Price
24,800 - 36,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 444 km
Electric Range
133 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
28 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Curb weight
1,344 - 1,657 kg
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
417 - 508 kg
Payload
473 - 521 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
116 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
SEAT
What drive types are available for the Peugeot 308 SW?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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