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Peugeot 308 vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (29,200 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or Lucid Air?

Peugeot 308 vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Peugeot 308

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Lucid Air

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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:

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

Peugeot 308 is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,620 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lucid Air is a bit more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 15.6 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 308. That’s a difference of about 2.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers considerably more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 432 km more than the Peugeot 308.

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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 Lucid Air offers substantially more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 1,056 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 5.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers substantially more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 1,640 Nm more.

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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 terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 is clearly lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 617 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers visibly more boot space – 627 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 215 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries somewhat more – 588 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air holds a decisive overall lead 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 £72,900
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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 694 - 882 km
Peugeot 308
Lucid Air

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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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Lucid Air

The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.

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Peugeot 308
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 133 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
-
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
-
Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 503 kg
Payload
430 - 588 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Lucid
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