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Peugeot 308 SW vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (30,100 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 SW or Subaru Outback?

Peugeot 308 SW vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely 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.

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 markedly cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,900 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 SW uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.3 L/100km.

Outback

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 Peugeot 308 SW offers a bit more power – delivering 195 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 SW is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 308 SW delivers somewhat more torque with 300 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 48 Nm more.

308 SW

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 SW is a bit lighter – 1,484 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 159 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers barely more boot space – 561 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries barely more – 557 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 SW is clearly superior 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, Plug-in 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.

Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback is the do-it-all wagon for buyers who want SUV capability without the SUV bulk, blending rugged confidence with everyday civility. It's practical, dependable, and built to shrug off rough gravel tracks or rainy commutes with a grin — ideal for buyers who actually use their vehicles, not just park them for show.

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Peugeot 308 SW
Subaru Outback

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 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
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
417 - 508 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
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
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
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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