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Peugeot 308 vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (29,200 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or Lotus Emeya?

Peugeot 308 vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

Peugeot 308

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Lotus Emeya

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Peugeot 308 is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63,325 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 308 is moderately more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Lotus Emeya. That’s a difference of about 3.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Emeya offers markedly more range – reaching up to 580 km, about 130 km more than the Peugeot 308.

Emeya

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 Lotus Emeya offers considerably more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 723 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers significantly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 685 Nm more.

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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 terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 is considerably lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 1,102 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers slightly more boot space – 509 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 97 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries very slightly more – 545 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya is far ahead overall 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.

from £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 485 - 580 km
Peugeot 308
Lotus Emeya

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Lotus Emeya

The Lotus Emeya arrives as a sleek electric grand tourer that manages to marry Lotus' trademark razor-sharp handling with enough practicality for daily life, so you can enjoy a corner with a grin and still fit the shopping. Inside it feels surprisingly grown-up — plush materials, smart tech and a driver-focused cockpit make it a tempting choice for buyers who want electric performance without losing the joy of driving.

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Peugeot 308
Lotus Emeya

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
0 - 133 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
-
Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
-
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
430 - 503 kg
Payload
450 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Lotus
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