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Peugeot 308 vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (29,200 £ vs 29,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or Subaru Crosstrek?

Peugeot 308 vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space

Subaru Crosstrek

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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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.

Peugeot 308 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the Subaru Crosstrek costs 29,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 583 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.4 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 308 offers markedly more power – delivering 195 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 59 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 308 is slightly faster – reaching 225 km/h, while the Subaru Crosstrek tops out at 198 km/h. The difference is around 27 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 308 delivers clearly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 118 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 is only slightly lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 142 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers visibly more boot space – 412 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 97 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,323 L, about 9 L more than the Subaru Crosstrek.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Crosstrek carries only slightly more – 505 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 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.

from £29,200
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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
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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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Subaru Crosstrek

The Subaru Crosstrek is a compact, go-anywhere crossover that blends rugged good looks with Subaru's familiar all-wheel-drive confidence, so it feels equally at home on backroads and in the supermarket car park. It delivers practical, reliable transport with a comfy ride and sensible features — not the flashiest cabin, but great for buyers who prefer substance over sparkle.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Price
29,800 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 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
174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
48 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
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
4,367 mm
Length
4,495 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Height
1,600 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,258 - 1,323 L
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Payload
430 - 503 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Max Speed
198 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
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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