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Peugeot 308 vs Skoda Octavia Combi comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (29,200 £ vs 25,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or Skoda Octavia Combi?

Peugeot 308 vs Skoda Octavia Combi: Key differences

Peugeot 308

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  • clearly more efficient
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Skoda Octavia Combi

  • somewhat cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 Octavia Combi is somewhat cheaper – starting at 25,600 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,660 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Combi with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

Octavia Combi

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 Skoda Octavia Combi offers only slightly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Combi is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 6.7 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Combi delivers a bit more torque with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 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, Skoda Octavia Combi is barely lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,453 kg. The difference is around 87 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers visibly more boot space – 640 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 228 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Combi carries barely more – 534 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 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
Peugeot 308
Skoda Octavia Combi

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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 Octavia Combi

The Skoda Octavia Combi is the sensible family wagon that somehow turns grocery runs and long trips into a pleasant, unshowy experience — spacious, practical and built like it prefers reliability over flash. With smart touches, clever storage and a cabin that feels grown-up rather than frugal, it’s an easy recommendation for buyers who want maximum utility without sacrificing comfort or style.

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Peugeot 308
Skoda Octavia Combi

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Price
25,600 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 133 g/km
co2
113 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 503 kg
Payload
502 - 534 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
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 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, C
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Skoda
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