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Peugeot 308 vs Subaru BRZ comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 235 HP), boot space and price (29,200 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or Subaru BRZ?

Peugeot 308 vs Subaru BRZ: Key differences

Peugeot 308

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially more trunk space
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Subaru BRZ

  • a bit more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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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:

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.

Peugeot 308 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the Subaru BRZ costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,754 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6.5 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 Subaru BRZ offers a bit more power – delivering 235 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru BRZ is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

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:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Peugeot 308 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is somewhat lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,453 kg. The difference is around 178 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers substantially more boot space – 412 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 175 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries somewhat more – 503 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 99 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
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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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The Subaru BRZ is a pure driver's car — lightweight, balanced and joyfully communicative, turning every twisty back road into an invitation to grin. It doesn’t hide behind flashy tech or brute power; instead it delivers razor-sharp handling and honest feedback, making it a brilliant choice for anyone who wants driving to feel like fun again.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 133 g/km
co2
199 - 200 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
237 L
Length
-
Length
4,265 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
-
Height
1,310 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 503 kg
Payload
395 - 404 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, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
235 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Power kW
172 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Subaru
What drive types are available for the Peugeot 308?

The Peugeot 308 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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