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Peugeot 308 SW vs VW ID.4 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (195 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (30100 £ vs 34600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 SW or VW ID.4?

Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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VW ID.4

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Peugeot 308 SW has a a bit 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 15.20 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 0.40 kWh.

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

ID.4 @ Volkswagen AG / VW Media

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 convincingly 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 significantly 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 somewhat 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: VW ID.4 pulls convincingly stronger with 679 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 379 Nm difference.

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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.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Peugeot 308 SW is distinct lighter – 1484 kg compared to 1975 kg. The difference is around 491 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers barely noticeable more room – 551 L compared to 543 L. That’s a difference of about 8 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.4 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1575 L, which is about 92 L more than the Peugeot 308 SW.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.4 slight takes the win – 551 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW ID.4 shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £34,600
ID.4 @ Volkswagen AG / VW Media

VW ID.4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 - 17 kWh
  • Electric Range : 356 - 569 km
Peugeot 308 SW
VW ID.4

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Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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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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VW ID.4

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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The VW ID.4 is a calm, roomy electric SUV that turns everyday driving into a quietly confident experience, its practical packaging and smooth manners tailored perfectly for family life. Volkswagen's solid build and intuitive interior tech mean you get electric practicality without the sci‑fi theatrics, making the ID.4 a sensible, surprisingly likable choice for most buyers.

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Peugeot 308 SW
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Costs and Consumption

Price
30100 - 43800 £
Price
34600 - 47200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.20 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 17 kWh
Electric Range
78 - 410 km
Electric Range
356 - 569 km
Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
52 - 77 kWh
co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1484 - 1783 kg
Curb weight
1975 - 2248 kg
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
543 L
Length
4636 mm
Length
4582 - 4584 mm
Width
1852 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1438 mm
Height
1619 - 1634 mm
Max trunk capacity
1402 - 1483 L
Max trunk capacity
1575 L
Payload
417 - 508 kg
Payload
511 - 551 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
VW
Is the Peugeot 308 SW offered with different drivetrains?

The Peugeot 308 SW is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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