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Peugeot 308 vs Renault R5 comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 540 HP), boot space and price (29,200 £ vs 23,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or Renault R5?

Peugeot 308 vs Renault R5: Key differences

Peugeot 308

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  • marginally more electric range
  • visibly more trunk space

Renault R5

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 R5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,900 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,323 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault R5 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 15.6 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 308. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 450 km, about 45 km more than the Renault R5.

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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 Renault R5 offers clearly more power – delivering 540 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 345 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault R5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Renault R5 is a bit faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Peugeot 308 tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault R5 delivers substantially more torque with 4,800 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 4,500 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, Renault R5 is barely lighter – 1,447 kg compared to 1,453 kg. The difference is around 6 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers visibly more boot space – 412 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 86 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,323 L, about 217 L more than the Renault R5.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries slightly more – 503 kg compared to 418 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault R5 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.

from £23,900
R5

Renault R5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 540 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 15.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 307 - 405 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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Reviews Peugeot 308

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Renault R5

The Renault 5 is a cheeky city car that marries retro charm with modern flair, its playful looks promising smiles before you even start the engine. Practical enough for daily life yet lively enough to make short trips feel like mini adventures, it’s an irresistible choice for buyers who prefer personality to bland practicality.

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Practical, nimble, and fun to drive. For rather small drivers up to 1.75 m there's plenty of space even on the back seat. Useful driver-assist systems, and Android Auto works well. Very economical in summer. In winter a lot of energy is used in the first five minutes to bring the battery up to 20°C, which makes consumption on short winter trips very high.

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Peugeot 308
Renault R5

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Price
23,900 - 137,100 £
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
14.8 - 15.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Electric Range
307 - 405 km
Battery Capacity
0.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
40 - 52 kWh
co2
0 - 133 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
3 - 5
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Curb weight
1,447 - 1,524 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
326 L
Length
4,367 mm
Length
3,922 - 4,080 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,744 - 2,030 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Height
1,380 - 1,498 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,258 - 1,323 L
Max trunk capacity
1,106 L
Payload
430 - 503 kg
Payload
396 - 418 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
122 - 540 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 270 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
225 - 4,800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
90 - 397 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,027
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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