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Peugeot 308 vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (29,200 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or Aston Martin DB12?

Peugeot 308 vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

Peugeot 308

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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DB12

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 163,620 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 9.9 L/100km.

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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 Aston Martin DB12 offers substantially more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 485 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 500 Nm more.

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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: Peugeot 308 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 is noticeably lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 1,788 kg. The difference is around 335 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers clearly more boot space – 412 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 is decisively ahead 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.

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Peugeot 308

  • 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 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 81 - 450 km
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Peugeot 308

The Peugeot 308 brings a sleek, feline profile and an unexpectedly upscale cabin, with clever packaging and materials that feel a touch more premium than you might expect. It’s composed on the road, easy to live with for daily life, and a smart choice if you want a stylish hatch that still behaves when the road gets interesting.

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Aston Martin DB12

The Aston Martin DB12 is a gorgeously styled grand tourer that fuses beguiling elegance with a fiercely driver-focused personality while wrapping occupants in luxury. If you want a car that turns heads on the street and makes long journeys feel like an event, the DB12 provides effortless poise and an intoxicating soundtrack—perfect for buyers who prefer their drama tailored rather than shouty.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 133 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 503 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Power kW
500 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Aston Martin
What drive types are available for the Peugeot 308?

The Peugeot 308 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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