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Polestar 3 vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (67,600 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 3 or Peugeot 308?

Polestar 3 vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Polestar 3

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  • clearly more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Peugeot 308

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  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • considerably 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:

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

Peugeot 308 is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the Polestar 3 costs 67,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,391 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 308 is moderately more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 17.7 kWh/100km for the Polestar 3. That’s a difference of about 2.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 3 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 647 km, about 197 km more than the Peugeot 308.

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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 Polestar 3 offers clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 485 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 3 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 delivers clearly more torque with 870 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 570 Nm more.

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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 terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 is considerably lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 2,315 kg. The difference is around 862 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 3 offers somewhat more boot space – 484 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 72 L.

When it comes to payload, the Polestar 3 carries noticeably more – 645 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 142 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 3 stands well ahead of its rival 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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Polestar 3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 333 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 601 - 647 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
67,600 - 91,600 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
601 - 647 km
Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,315 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
484 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,935 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 645 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 680 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
480 - 870 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
245 - 500 kW
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Polestar
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the Polestar 3 have?

The Polestar 3 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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