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VW Golf vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf or Peugeot 308?

VW Golf vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

VW Golf

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Peugeot 308

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more electric range
  • marginally more trunk space
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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:

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 Golf is very slightly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 956 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Peugeot 308 with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 450 km, about 307 km more than the VW Golf.

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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 VW Golf offers noticeably more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers clearly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Golf

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 terms of curb weight, VW Golf is somewhat lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,453 kg. The difference is around 146 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers marginally more boot space – 412 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries barely more – 508 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf is clearly superior overall 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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Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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VW Golf

The Golf is a quietly accomplished compact that blends practicality, refinement and approachable driving manners into a very usable everyday package. It’s well built, comfortable and versatile, making it a smart choice whether you want sensible family transport or an enjoyable commuter.

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Peugeot 308

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
25 - 173 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 508 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
VW
Brand
Peugeot
Is the VW Golf offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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