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Peugeot 308 vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (29,200 £ vs 26,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or VW Golf Variant?

Peugeot 308 vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

Peugeot 308

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  • significantly more efficient

VW Golf Variant

  • somewhat cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space

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.

VW Golf Variant is somewhat cheaper – starting at 26,100 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,099 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the VW Golf Variant with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

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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 Variant offers clearly more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 138 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Golf Variant is only slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Peugeot 308 tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf Variant delivers visibly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 120 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf Variant is only slightly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,453 kg. The difference is around 87 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers noticeably more boot space – 611 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 199 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Golf Variant offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,642 L, about 319 L more than the Peugeot 308.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf Variant carries barely more – 547 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 44 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant 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 £26,100
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 8.2 L/100km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Price
26,100 - 48,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 8.2 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
114 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,621 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
4,367 mm
Length
4,631 - 4,651 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Height
1,462 - 1,487 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,258 - 1,323 L
Max trunk capacity
1,624 - 1,642 L
Payload
430 - 503 kg
Payload
489 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
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
4.8 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 250 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
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G, F, C
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Peugeot 308?

The Peugeot 308 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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