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Peugeot 308 vs Toyota Corolla – Which model is better for everyday use?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or Toyota Corolla?

Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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Toyota Corolla

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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.

Toyota Corolla has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28600 £, while the Peugeot 308 costs 29200 £. That’s a price difference of around 660 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 308 manages with 2.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.40 L. The difference is about 2.10 L per 100 km.

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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 Peugeot 308 has a barely noticeable edge – offering 195 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.60 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 308 performs slightly better – reaching 225 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

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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 curb weight, Toyota Corolla is slight lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1453 kg. The difference is around 33 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers slightly more room – 412 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 51 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 performs noticeable better – up to 1323 L, which is about 271 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 308 somewhat takes the win – 503 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Peugeot 308 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Peugeot 308 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Peugeot 308
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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 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.60 kWh
  • Electric Range : 78 - 450 km
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Peugeot 308

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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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Toyota Corolla

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The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29200 - 42600 £
Price
28600 - 34900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L
Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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78 - 450 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 129 g/km
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100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1453 - 1749 kg
Curb weight
1420 - 1460 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
4367 mm
Length
4370 mm
Width
1852 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1438 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1258 - 1323 L
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1052 L
Payload
430 - 503 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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CVT
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Front-Wheel Drive
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Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

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Model Year
2025
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2025
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Is the Peugeot 308 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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