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Peugeot 308 vs CUPRA Formentor comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 390 HP), boot space and price (29,200 £ vs 35,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or CUPRA Formentor?

Peugeot 308 vs CUPRA Formentor: Key differences

Peugeot 308

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
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CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 visibly cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,514 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Peugeot 308 with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 450 km, about 324 km more than the CUPRA Formentor.

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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 CUPRA Formentor offers considerably more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 195 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers visibly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

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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, CUPRA Formentor is very slightly lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,453 kg. The difference is around 19 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers very slightly more boot space – 450 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 38 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries marginally more – 526 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor stands well ahead of its rival 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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Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 117 - 126 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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Reviews Peugeot 308

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CUPRA Formentor

The CUPRA Formentor blends sporty driving dynamics with crossover practicality, delivering sharp handling and an engaging character that makes it fun on twisty roads as well as in daily driving. Inside, it pairs a driver-focused cabin and premium materials with clever practicality, offering a confident, distinctive alternative to conventional SUVs.

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4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Waldemar
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For me, a mature man, the "civilian" version was enough — an automatic, very well-equipped, with the 150‑hp engine in Magnetic Tech.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Price
35,800 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 133 g/km
co2
32 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 503 kg
Payload
439 - 526 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

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

The Peugeot 308 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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