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Peugeot 308 vs Skoda Karoq comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (29,200 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or Skoda Karoq?

Peugeot 308 vs Skoda Karoq: Key differences

Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • significantly more efficient

Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • visibly more trunk space

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Skoda Karoq is barely cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 155 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Skoda Karoq with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

Karoq

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 barely more power – delivering 195 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Karoq is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 308 is very slightly faster – reaching 225 km/h, while the Skoda Karoq tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Karoq delivers moderately more torque with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 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 Karoq is marginally lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,453 kg. The difference is around 73 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers visibly more boot space – 521 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 109 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Karoq offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,630 L, about 307 L more than the Peugeot 308.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Karoq carries barely more – 549 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 is far ahead 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
Skoda Karoq

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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 Karoq

The Skoda Karoq is a smart, unfussy compact SUV that blends roomy practicality with a pleasantly composed driving character. It won’t turn heads at a car meet, but it will make daily life easier with clever storage, sensible ergonomics and a reassuringly grown-up ride.

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Peugeot 308
Skoda Karoq

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 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
128 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
4,367 mm
Length
4,390 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Height
1,624 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,258 - 1,323 L
Max trunk capacity
1,630 L
Payload
430 - 503 kg
Payload
456 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Max Speed
192 - 210 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General

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