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Peugeot 308 vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (29,200 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or Nissan Qashqai?

Peugeot 308 vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

Peugeot 308

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
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Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more power
  • only slightly lighter
  • moderately 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Peugeot 308 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the Nissan Qashqai costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 368 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Nissan Qashqai with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Qashqai

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 Nissan Qashqai offers very slightly more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 7.6 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Qashqai delivers only slightly more torque with 330 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 30 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, Nissan Qashqai is only slightly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,453 kg. The difference is around 33 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers moderately more boot space – 504 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 92 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries marginally more – 516 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 is clearly superior 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 £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 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 81 - 450 km
Peugeot 308
Nissan Qashqai

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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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Nissan Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai is a compact crossover that blends everyday practicality with a comfortable, composed driving experience and a smart, well finished interior. It feels sensible and versatile for city life and longer trips, appealing to buyers who want a reliable, low fuss family car.

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Peugeot 308
Nissan Qashqai

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 133 g/km
co2
98 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 503 kg
Payload
446 - 516 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General

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