Peugeot 308 SW vs VW ID.4 – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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

Peugeot 308 SW has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30100 £, while the VW ID.4 costs 34600 £. That’s a price difference of around 4452 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Peugeot 308 SW: with 15.30 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the VW ID.4 with 15.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.30 kWh.

As for range, the VW ID.4 performs clearly better – achieving up to 569 km, about 159 km more than the Peugeot 308 SW.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID.4 has a decisively edge – offering 340 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 145 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.4 is strongly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Peugeot 308 SW takes 7.70 s. That’s about 2.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 308 SW performs a bit better – reaching 225 km/h, while the VW ID.4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.4 pulls decisively stronger with 679 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 379 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Peugeot 308 SW is visibly lighter – 1475 kg compared to 1975 kg. The difference is around 500 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers a bit more room – 608 L compared to 543 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 SW performs hardly any better – up to 1634 L, which is about 59 L more than the VW ID.4.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.4 slight takes the win – 551 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

All in all, the VW ID.4 shows itself to be is clearly superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.