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Peugeot 308 vs Renault R4 comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (29,200 £ vs 27,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or Renault R4?

Peugeot 308 vs Renault R4: Key differences

Peugeot 308

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  • noticeably more power
  • only slightly more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Renault R4

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault R4 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 27,300 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,912 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault R4 is barely more efficient: consuming 15.1 kWh/100km compared to 15.6 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 308. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 450 km, about 41 km more than the Renault R4.

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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 Peugeot 308 offers noticeably more power – delivering 195 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Renault R4 takes 8.2 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 308 delivers somewhat more torque with 300 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm more.

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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 terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 is marginally lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 1,510 kg. The difference is around 57 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault R4 offers considerably more boot space – 1,045 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 633 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries slightly more – 503 kg compared to 443 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 shows a few small advantages 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 81 - 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 R4

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Price
27,300 - 32,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Electric Range
409 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 133 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
420 - 1,045 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,808 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 503 kg
Payload
385 - 443 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Power kW
110 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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