Compare performance (195 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (29200 £ vs 25700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or Kia K4?
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.
Kia K4 has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25700 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3532 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 308 manages with 2.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Kia K4 with 5.80 L. The difference is about 3.50 L per 100 km.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 308 has a barely noticeable edge – offering 195 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 15 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the Kia K4 takes 8.40 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 308 pulls a bit stronger with 300 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Kia K4 is minimal lighter – 1415 kg compared to 1453 kg. The difference is around 38 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Kia K4 offers barely noticeable more room – 438 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 26 L.
When it comes to payload, Peugeot 308 minimal takes the win – 503 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 kg.
Overall, the Peugeot 308 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.
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.
detailsKia K4 shakes up the compact-sedan crowd with concept-car looks, a smartly packaged cabin, and the kind of easygoing refinement that makes rush hour feel less like a chore. It blends value, tech, and a dash of attitude, serving up a smooth, confident drive that might have you taking the long way home just to show off those angles.
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Price
29200 - 42600 £
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Price
25700 - 32800 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 6.9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
78 - 450 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 129 g/km
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co2
132 - 155 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1453 - 1749 kg
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Curb weight
1415 - 1500 kg
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Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
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Trunk capacity
328 - 438 L
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Length
4367 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1852 mm
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Width
1850 mm
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Height
1438 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1258 - 1323 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 503 kg
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Payload
435 - 455 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
131 - 195 HP
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Power HP
115 - 180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 s
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Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Power kW
85 - 132 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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Brand
Peugeot
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Brand
Kia
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.