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Peugeot 308 vs VW Polo comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (29,200 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or VW Polo?

Peugeot 308 vs VW Polo: Key differences

Peugeot 308

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more efficient
  • moderately more trunk space
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VW Polo

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  • significantly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Polo is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,979 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the VW Polo with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

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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 Polo offers barely more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 12 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Polo is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Polo delivers barely more torque with 320 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Polo is clearly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,453 kg. The difference is around 310 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers moderately more boot space – 412 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 61 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries very slightly more – 503 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 is clearly superior overall 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.

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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 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 81 - 450 km
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Peugeot 308

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 Polo

The Polo is a well-built, comfortable hatchback that blends a refined cabin and composed manners into a compact package. It's easy to live with day to day, offering sensible space, tidy controls and reassuring quality that make it a practical choice for city or longer trips.

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VW Polo

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 133 g/km
co2
116 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 503 kg
Payload
432 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 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, E
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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