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Peugeot 308 vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (29,200 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or Skoda Fabia?

Peugeot 308 vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

Peugeot 308

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  • very slightly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • marginally more trunk space

Skoda Fabia

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  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter

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.

Skoda Fabia is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,932 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Skoda Fabia with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 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 very slightly more power – delivering 195 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Fabia is only slightly faster – reaching 228 km/h, while the Peugeot 308 tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 308 delivers moderately more torque with 300 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 50 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, Skoda Fabia is noticeably lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,453 kg. The difference is around 310 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers marginally more boot space – 412 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,323 L, about 133 L more than the Skoda Fabia.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries a bit more – 503 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 stands well ahead of its rival 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
Skoda Fabia

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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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Skoda Fabia

The Skoda Fabia is a clever, no-nonsense small car that turns everyday chores into a breeze thanks to smart packaging and a surprisingly roomy cabin. It won’t set your pulses racing, but it’s a consistently sensible choice — reliable, easy to live with and blessed with a few neat tricks that make city life less faff.

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Peugeot 308
Skoda Fabia

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 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
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
4,367 mm
Length
4,108 - 4,137 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Height
1,458 - 1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,258 - 1,323 L
Max trunk capacity
1,190 L
Payload
430 - 503 kg
Payload
402 - 437 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
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 228 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 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, C
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Skoda
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