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Peugeot 308 vs VW Passat - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (195 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (29200 £ vs 35700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or VW Passat?

Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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VW Passat

5 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Peugeot 308 has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29200 £, while the VW Passat costs 35700 £. That’s a price difference of around 6497 £.

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

As for range, the Peugeot 308 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 450 km, about 315 km more than the VW Passat.

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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 VW Passat has a noticeable edge – offering 272 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 77 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 5.80 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.60 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Passat performs slight 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 Passat pulls evident stronger with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

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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, Peugeot 308 is slight lighter – 1453 kg compared to 1573 kg. The difference is around 120 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Passat offers convincingly more room – 690 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 278 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Passat performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1920 L, which is about 597 L more than the Peugeot 308.

When it comes to payload, VW Passat a bit takes the win – 577 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Passat proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Passat is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £35,700
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VW Passat

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 8 L
  • Electric Range : 124 - 135 km
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Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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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 Passat

5 (2 Reviews)
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The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29200 - 42600 £
Price
35700 - 58500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
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124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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0 - 129 g/km
co2
28 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 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
1573 - 1858 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4367 mm
Length
4917 mm
Width
1852 mm
Width
1849 mm
Height
1438 mm
Height
1521 mm
Max trunk capacity
1258 - 1323 L
Max trunk capacity
1770 - 1920 L
Payload
430 - 503 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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131 - 195 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
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7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Max Speed
212 - 250 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
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Model Year
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CO2 Efficiency Class
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Is the Peugeot 308 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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