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Peugeot 308 vs VW Taigo - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (195 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (29200 £ vs 19600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or VW Taigo?

Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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VW Taigo

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:

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: Peugeot 308 manages with 2.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the VW Taigo with 5.30 L. The difference is about 3 L per 100 km.

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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: Peugeot 308 pulls somewhat stronger with 300 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, VW Taigo is to a small extent lighter – 1229 kg compared to 1453 kg. The difference is around 224 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 slight takes the win – 503 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Peugeot 308 proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Peugeot 308 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £29,200
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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 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.60 kWh
  • Electric Range : 78 - 450 km
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Peugeot 308
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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 Taigo

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The VW Taigo brings coupe-like flair to the compact crossover scene with sharp styling and an interior that punches above its price, feeling smarter than you’d expect. It’s an easygoing daily companion that balances comfort and practicality with a playful wink, perfect for city drivers who want something livelier than a regular hatchback.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29200 - 42600 £
Price
19600 - 31300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 129 g/km
co2
120 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1453 - 1749 kg
Curb weight
1229 - 1302 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
4367 mm
Length
4266 mm
Width
1852 mm
Width
1757 mm
Height
1438 mm
Height
1518 mm
Max trunk capacity
1258 - 1323 L
Max trunk capacity
1222 L
Payload
430 - 503 kg
Payload
448 - 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
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 11.1 s
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Max Speed
184 - 212 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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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