Peugeot 308 vs VW Taigo – Differences & prices compared

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

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 Taigo has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19600 £, while the Peugeot 308 costs 29200 £. That’s a price difference of around 9613 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 manages with 0.80 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the VW Taigo with 5.30 L. The difference is about 4.50 L per 100 km.

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 Peugeot 308 has a evident 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 barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the VW Taigo takes 8.20 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 308 performs slight better – reaching 225 km/h, while the VW Taigo tops out at 212 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.

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

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 curb weight, the VW Taigo is to a small extent lighter – 1229 kg compared to 1436 kg. The difference is around 207 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Taigo offers hardly perceptible more room – 440 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 28 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1323 L, which is about 101 L more than the VW Taigo.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 308 to a small extent takes the win – 510 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 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.