Peugeot 308 vs DS Automobiles N°4 – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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 has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29200 £, while the DS Automobiles N°4 costs 33100 £. That’s a price difference of around 3883 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 manages with 0.80 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the DS Automobiles N°4 with 3 L. The difference is about 2.20 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the DS Automobiles N°4: with 15 kWh per 100 km, it’s minimal more efficient than the Peugeot 308 with 15.20 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.20 kWh.

As for range, the DS Automobiles N°4 performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 449 km, about 30 km more than the Peugeot 308.

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 DS Automobiles N°4 has a somewhat edge – offering 224 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 29 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles N°4 is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 7.10 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.60 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the DS Automobiles N°4 performs barely noticeable better – reaching 233 km/h, while the Peugeot 308 tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 8 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles N°4 pulls slightly stronger with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 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 is slight lighter – 1436 kg compared to 1463 kg. The difference is around 27 kg.

In terms of boot space, the DS Automobiles N°4 offers barely noticeable more room – 430 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 18 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1323 L, which is about 83 L more than the DS Automobiles N°4.

When it comes to payload, DS Automobiles N°4 slight takes the win – 542 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Our conclusion: The Peugeot 308 proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Peugeot 308 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.