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Peugeot 308 SW vs VW Arteon comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (30,100 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 SW or VW Arteon?

Peugeot 308 SW vs VW Arteon: Key differences

Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely lighter

VW Arteon

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space

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:

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the VW Arteon costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,161 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 SW uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

Arteon

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 VW Arteon offers visibly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 125 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Arteon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Peugeot 308 SW takes 7.7 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Arteon is marginally faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Peugeot 308 SW tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Arteon delivers noticeably more torque with 420 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 120 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 barely lighter – 1,484 kg compared to 1,607 kg. The difference is around 123 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers only slightly more boot space – 590 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 39 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Arteon offers barely more capacity – up to 1,632 L, about 149 L more than the Peugeot 308 SW.

When it comes to payload, the VW Arteon carries somewhat more – 569 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 61 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 SW holds a narrow 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 : 15.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 78 - 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.

VW Arteon

The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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VW Arteon

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
78 - 444 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
0.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
133 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
590 L
Length
4,636 mm
Length
4,866 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,402 - 1,483 L
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Payload
417 - 508 kg
Payload
467 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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