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Peugeot 308 vs Renault Austral comparison

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

Peugeot 308 vs Renault Austral: Key differences

Peugeot 308

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter

Renault Austral

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  • marginally more power
  • visibly more trunk space

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 Renault Austral costs 29,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 677 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Renault Austral with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Austral offers marginally more power – delivering 200 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Renault Austral takes 8.4 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 308 is slightly faster – reaching 225 km/h, while the Renault Austral tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 308 delivers marginally more torque with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 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 very slightly lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 1,548 kg. The difference is around 95 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Austral offers visibly more boot space – 527 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Austral offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,736 L, about 413 L more than the Peugeot 308.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries very slightly more – 503 kg compared to 477 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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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 : 78 - 450 km
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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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Renault Austral

The Renault Austral dresses the family SUV in elegant modern looks and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that feels thoughtful and livable. It balances comfort and clever technology with a relaxed road presence—an appealing choice for buyers who want style and everyday sense without fuss.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Price
29,900 - 37,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
0.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 133 g/km
co2
109 - 145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Curb weight
1,548 - 1,613 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
527 L
Length
4,367 mm
Length
4,533 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Height
1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,258 - 1,323 L
Max trunk capacity
1,736 L
Payload
430 - 503 kg
Payload
455 - 477 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
148 - 200 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
109 - 147 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Renault
What drive types are available for the Peugeot 308?

The Peugeot 308 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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