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Toyota Corolla vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (178 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (28,600 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla or Peugeot 308?

Toyota Corolla vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Toyota Corolla

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter

Peugeot 308

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  • only slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • somewhat more trunk space

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

Corolla

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Corolla is only slightly cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 660 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

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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 offers only slightly more power – delivering 195 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 308 is slightly faster – reaching 225 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

Corolla

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, Toyota Corolla is only slightly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,453 kg. The difference is around 33 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers somewhat more boot space – 412 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 51 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,323 L, about 271 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries moderately more – 503 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 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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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 : 78 - 450 km
Toyota Corolla
Peugeot 308

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Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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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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Toyota Corolla
Peugeot 308

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
0.4 kWh
co2
100 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
4,370 mm
Length
4,367 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Max trunk capacity
1,258 - 1,323 L
Payload
400 - 450 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Peugeot
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