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Peugeot 308 vs SEAT Leon - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (195 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (29200 £ vs 24500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or SEAT Leon?

Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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SEAT Leon

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

SEAT Leon has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24500 £, while the Peugeot 308 costs 29200 £. That’s a price difference of around 4783 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: SEAT Leon manages with 1.20 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Peugeot 308 with 2.30 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Peugeot 308 performs significantly better – achieving up to 450 km, about 317 km more than the SEAT Leon.

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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 SEAT Leon has a noticeable edge – offering 272 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 77 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the SEAT Leon takes 7.70 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 308 performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 225 km/h, while the SEAT Leon tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: SEAT Leon pulls slightly stronger with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, SEAT Leon is hardly perceptible lighter – 1344 kg compared to 1453 kg. The difference is around 109 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers barely noticeable more room – 412 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 performs barely noticeable better – up to 1323 L, which is about 22 L more than the SEAT Leon.

When it comes to payload, SEAT Leon barely noticeable takes the win – 521 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Who wins the race?

The SEAT Leon proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
SEAT Leon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £24,500
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SEAT Leon

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 5.5 L
  • Electric Range : 133 km
Peugeot 308
SEAT Leon

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Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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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 Leon

SEAT Leon pairs sharp, modern styling with a cabin that's sensible and slightly sporty, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want flair without fuss. It drives with eager composure and offers a neat balance of comfort and agility, so you get everyday usability with a wink of fun.

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Peugeot 308
SEAT Leon
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Costs and Consumption

Price
29200 - 42600 £
Price
24500 - 36400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Electric Range
133 km
Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
0 - 129 g/km
co2
27 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1453 - 1749 kg
Curb weight
1344 - 1657 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Length
4367 mm
Length
4368 mm
Width
1852 mm
Width
1799 mm
Height
1438 mm
Height
1442 - 1460 mm
Max trunk capacity
1258 - 1323 L
Max trunk capacity
1187 - 1301 L
Payload
430 - 503 kg
Payload
473 - 521 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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
116 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Max Speed
197 - 220 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
SEAT
Is the Peugeot 308 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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