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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
29200 - 42600 £
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Price
16600 - 23700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.3 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
78 - 450 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
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Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
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co2
0 - 129 g/km
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co2
92 - 121 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
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Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1453 - 1749 kg
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Curb weight
1124 - 1331 kg
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Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
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Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
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Length
4367 mm
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Length
4053 - 4116 mm
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Width
1852 mm
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Width
1768 - 1798 mm
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Height
1438 mm
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Height
1440 - 1451 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1258 - 1323 L
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Max trunk capacity
979 - 1176 L
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Payload
430 - 503 kg
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Payload
398 - 463 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
131 - 195 HP
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Power HP
67 - 158 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 17.1 s
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Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
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Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Torque
95 - 205 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Power kW
49 - 116 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 - 1789 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
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Brand
Peugeot
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Brand
Renault
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.