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Peugeot 308 SW vs Subaru Forester comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (30,100 £ vs 34,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 SW or Subaru Forester?

Peugeot 308 SW vs Subaru Forester: Key differences

Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Subaru Forester

3.8 (3 Reviews)
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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 moderately cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the Subaru Forester costs 34,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,585 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 SW uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Subaru Forester with 8.1 L/100km. The difference is about 5.8 L/100km.

Forester

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 clearly more power – delivering 195 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 59 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 SW is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Subaru Forester takes 12.2 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 308 SW delivers noticeably more torque with 300 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 118 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, Peugeot 308 SW is moderately lighter – 1,484 kg compared to 1,693 kg. The difference is around 209 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers barely more boot space – 551 L compared to 508 L. That’s a difference of about 43 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 SW carries marginally more – 508 kg compared to 492 kg. That’s a difference of about 16 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.

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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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.

Subaru Forester

The Subaru Forester is a practical all-rounder that quietly does everything right, with roomy comfort, excellent visibility and a real fondness for weekend adventures off the beaten path. It won't set your pulse racing like a sports car, but for buyers who prize reliability, safety and sensible charm, it's a brilliantly steady companion with a cheeky streak.

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Reviews Subaru Forester

3.8 (3 Reviews)
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Dirk
8 Dec 2025, 17:00:06

It's indeed much more expensive, but it drives brilliantly. I have the automatic — fantastic. It's a bit noisy for such an expensive car, and servicing at a Subaru dealer isn't cheap. It's certainly not economical.

On the other hand, very little breaks and it will never leave you stranded. And that space... 500 litres more is really about a 40% increase.

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Subaru Forester

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
Price
34,700 - 42,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 444 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
183 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
1,693 - 1,739 kg
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
508 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
417 - 508 kg
Payload
446 - 492 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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