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Peugeot 308 vs Kia K4 - Differences and prices compared

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?

Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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Kia K4

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.

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.

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Engine and Performance:

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.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who comes out on top?

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.

from about £29,200
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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 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.60 kWh
  • Electric Range : 78 - 450 km
Peugeot 308
Kia K4

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Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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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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Kia K4

Kia 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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Peugeot 308
Kia K4

Costs and Consumption

Price
29200 - 42600 £
Price
25700 - 32800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L
Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 6.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 129 g/km
co2
132 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1453 - 1749 kg
Curb weight
1415 - 1500 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
328 - 438 L
Length
4367 mm
Length
-
Width
1852 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1438 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1258 - 1323 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 503 kg
Payload
435 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Kia
Is the Peugeot 308 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.