Peugeot 308 vs VW T-Cross – Differences & prices compared

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

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 T-Cross has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21100 £, while the Peugeot 308 costs 29200 £. That’s a price difference of around 8160 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 manages with 0.80 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the VW T-Cross with 5.40 L. The difference is about 4.60 L per 100 km.

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 Peugeot 308 has a distinct edge – offering 195 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the VW T-Cross takes 8.40 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 308 performs a bit better – reaching 225 km/h, while the VW T-Cross tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 308 pulls slightly stronger with 300 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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, the VW T-Cross is somewhat lighter – 1267 kg compared to 1436 kg. The difference is around 169 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW T-Cross offers barely noticeable more room – 455 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 43 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1323 L, which is about 42 L more than the VW T-Cross.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 308 barely noticeable takes the win – 510 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Our conclusion: The Peugeot 308 proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Peugeot 308 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.