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Peugeot 308 vs VW Golf – Which car suits you better?

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Peugeot 308 or VW Golf?

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.

VW Golf has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Peugeot 308 costs 29200 £. That’s a price difference of around 4042 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Peugeot 308 with 2.30 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Peugeot 308 performs clearly better – achieving up to 450 km, about 307 km more than the VW Golf.

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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 VW Golf has a clearly edge – offering 333 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 138 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.60 s. That’s about 3 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs somewhat better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Peugeot 308 tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 420 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, VW Golf is to a small extent lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1453 kg. The difference is around 146 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers minimal more room – 412 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 performs slight better – up to 1323 L, which is about 86 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf hardly perceptible takes the win – 508 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Golf shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 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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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29200 - 42600 £
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
0 - 129 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 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
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4367 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1852 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1438 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1258 - 1323 L
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
430 - 503 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
VW

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Is the Peugeot 308 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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