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Peugeot 308 vs smart #3 comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (29,200 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or smart #3?

Peugeot 308 vs smart #3: Key differences

Peugeot 308

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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smart #3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • only slightly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Peugeot 308 is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the smart #3 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,754 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 308 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 16.3 kWh/100km for the smart #3. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #3 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 5 km more than the Peugeot 308.

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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 smart #3 offers visibly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 77 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #3 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #3 delivers noticeably more torque with 384 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 84 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, Peugeot 308 is markedly lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 357 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers moderately more boot space – 412 L compared to 370 L. That’s a difference of about 42 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries a bit more – 503 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #3 sits just 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.

£41,991
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smart #3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 272 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 455 km
Peugeot 308
smart #3

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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smart #3

The Smart #3 turns the brand's cheeky city-car attitude into a grown-up compact SUV, pairing sleek styling with a surprisingly roomy, well-made interior. It's a brilliant pick for buyers who want electric ease without dullness — practical enough for daily life, but still lively enough to make parking and grocery runs feel a little fun.

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Peugeot 308
smart #3

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Price
42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Electric Range
455 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 133 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Curb weight
1,810 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
370 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,844 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 503 kg
Payload
450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
384 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Power kW
200 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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