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Peugeot 308 vs Renault Clio - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (195 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (29200 £ vs 16600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or Renault Clio?

Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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Renault Clio

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.

Renault Clio has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16600 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12652 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 308 manages with 2.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Renault Clio with 4.10 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

Clio

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 Peugeot 308 has a a bit edge – offering 195 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 37 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the Renault Clio takes 8.30 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 308 performs somewhat better – reaching 225 km/h, while the Renault Clio tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 308 pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 300 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Renault Clio is noticeable lighter – 1124 kg compared to 1453 kg. The difference is around 329 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers minimal more room – 412 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 21 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 performs a bit better – up to 1323 L, which is about 147 L more than the Renault Clio.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 308 barely noticeable takes the win – 503 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 is decisively ahead 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.

Peugeot 308
Renault Clio

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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 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.60 kWh
  • Electric Range : 78 - 450 km

Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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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 Clio

The Clio punches above its weight with chic French styling and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that makes city driving feel effortlessly stylish. It's an easy-to-live-with choice that keeps ownership simple and even manages to put a grin on your face when the traffic gets dull.

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Peugeot 308
Renault Clio

Costs and Consumption

Price
29200 - 42600 £
Price
16600 - 23700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L
Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
co2
0 - 129 g/km
co2
92 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1453 - 1749 kg
Curb weight
1124 - 1331 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
4367 mm
Length
4053 - 4116 mm
Width
1852 mm
Width
1768 - 1798 mm
Height
1438 mm
Height
1440 - 1451 mm
Max trunk capacity
1258 - 1323 L
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1176 L
Payload
430 - 503 kg
Payload
398 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
67 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 17.1 s
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
95 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
49 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1789 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Renault
Is the Peugeot 308 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.