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Peugeot 308 vs VW Golf Variant - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (195 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (29200 £ vs 26100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or VW Golf Variant?

Peugeot 308

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VW Golf Variant

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 Variant has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26100 £, while the Peugeot 308 costs 29200 £. That’s a price difference of around 3099 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 308 manages with 2.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the VW Golf Variant with 4.30 L. The difference is about 2 L per 100 km.

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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 VW Golf Variant has a decisively 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 Variant is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.60 s. That’s about 2.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf Variant performs minimal better – 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: VW Golf Variant pulls evident stronger with 420 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, VW Golf Variant is barely noticeable lighter – 1366 kg compared to 1453 kg. The difference is around 87 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers clearly perceptible more room – 611 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 199 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf Variant performs slightly better – up to 1642 L, which is about 319 L more than the Peugeot 308.

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

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Golf Variant shows itself to be wins the duel decisively 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 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
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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 Variant

The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29200 - 42600 £
Price
26100 - 48700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 8.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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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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
1453 - 1749 kg
Curb weight
1366 - 1621 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
4367 mm
Length
4631 - 4651 mm
Width
1852 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1438 mm
Height
1462 - 1487 mm
Max trunk capacity
1258 - 1323 L
Max trunk capacity
1624 - 1642 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
202 - 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
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, G, F, C
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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