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Peugeot 308 vs Renault R5 comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (29,200 £ vs 24,000 £ ) 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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  • clearly more power
  • marginally more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Renault R5

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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • barely lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 R5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,000 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,237 £.

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 Peugeot 308 offers clearly 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 barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Renault R5 takes 8 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 308 delivers a bit 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, 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.

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 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.

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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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Reviews Peugeot 308

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Renault R5

The Renault 5 blends classic styling cues with contemporary design, giving it a playful and characterful presence on the road. It’s a city-focused hatchback that feels nimble and cleverly packaged, ideal for drivers who want personality and practicality.

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Reviews Renault R5

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Walter
4 Nov 2025, 21:42:46

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Price
24,000 - 26,900 £
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
81 - 450 km
Electric Range
307 - 405 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 133 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Curb weight
1,447 - 1,524 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
326 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,744 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
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
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
225 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
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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