Peugeot 308 vs MG HS/EHS – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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

MG HS/EHS has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24000 £, while the Peugeot 308 costs 29200 £. That’s a price difference of around 5246 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG HS/EHS manages with 0.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Peugeot 308 with 0.80 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Peugeot 308 performs significantly better – achieving up to 419 km, about 319 km more than the MG HS/EHS.

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 MG HS/EHS has a evident edge – offering 272 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 77 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG HS/EHS is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 6.80 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.60 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 308 performs somewhat better – reaching 225 km/h, while the MG HS/EHS tops out at 195 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG HS/EHS pulls somewhat stronger with 350 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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, the Peugeot 308 is a bit lighter – 1436 kg compared to 1625 kg. The difference is around 189 kg.

In terms of boot space, the MG HS/EHS offers somewhat more room – 507 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

In maximum load capacity, the MG HS/EHS performs to a small extent better – up to 1484 L, which is about 161 L more than the Peugeot 308.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 308 clearly perceptible takes the win – 510 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Our conclusion: The MG HS/EHS proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, MG HS/EHS is the better all-rounder in this comparison.