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Peugeot 308 SW vs VW Tiguan – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Peugeot 308 SW or VW Tiguan fits your lifestyle better.

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

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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 has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30100 £, while the VW Tiguan costs 32800 £. That’s a price difference of around 2665 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tiguan manages with 1.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Peugeot 308 SW with 2.30 L. The difference is about 0.90 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Peugeot 308 SW performs significantly better – achieving up to 410 km, about 284 km more than the VW Tiguan.

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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 Tiguan has a evident edge – offering 272 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 77 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the Peugeot 308 SW takes 7.70 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Tiguan performs slight better – reaching 242 km/h, while the Peugeot 308 SW tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Tiguan pulls noticeable stronger with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Peugeot 308 SW is hardly perceptible lighter – 1484 kg compared to 1599 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers somewhat more room – 652 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 101 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan performs to a small extent better – up to 1650 L, which is about 167 L more than the Peugeot 308 SW.

When it comes to payload, VW Tiguan barely noticeable takes the win – 533 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Tiguan proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Tiguan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £32,800
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VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.4 L
  • Electric Range : 118 - 126 km
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Peugeot 308 SW

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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 Tiguan

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The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30100 - 43800 £
Price
32800 - 51900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.20 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
78 - 410 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1484 - 1783 kg
Curb weight
1599 - 1890 kg
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4636 mm
Length
4539 mm
Width
1852 mm
Width
1842 - 1859 mm
Height
1438 mm
Height
1656 - 1658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1402 - 1483 L
Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
Payload
417 - 508 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Max Speed
198 - 242 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, F, B
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
VW

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Is the Peugeot 308 SW offered with different drivetrains?

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

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