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Peugeot 308 vs SEAT Arona comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (29,200 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or SEAT Arona?

Peugeot 308 vs SEAT Arona: Key differences

Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space

SEAT Arona

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

SEAT Arona is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,537 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the SEAT Arona with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

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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 only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the SEAT Arona takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 308 delivers slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Arona is clearly lighter – 1,188 kg compared to 1,453 kg. The difference is around 265 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers barely more boot space – 412 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 12 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Arona carries only slightly more – 522 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 is clearly superior overall 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 : 78 - 450 km
Peugeot 308
SEAT Arona

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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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SEAT Arona

The SEAT Arona is a cheeky urban crossover that mixes sharp styling with sensible practicality, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want personality without fuss. It’s zippy in traffic, comfortable enough for daily driving, and brings enough character to make routine journeys feel a little more fun.

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Peugeot 308
SEAT Arona

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Price
20,700 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
0.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 133 g/km
co2
120 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Curb weight
1,188 - 1,268 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
4,367 mm
Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,258 - 1,323 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 503 kg
Payload
502 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.1 s
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
SEAT
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