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VW Golf vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (25,200 £ 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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  • a bit cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter

Peugeot 308

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  • clearly more electric range
  • marginally more trunk space

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

Golf

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 a bit cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,042 £.

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 considerably more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 138 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Golf is moderately faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Peugeot 308 tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

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.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 offers barely more capacity – up to 1,323 L, about 86 L more than the VW Golf.

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 MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Peugeot 308

Costs and Consumption
Price
25,200 - 47,600 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 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
78 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
0.4 kWh
co2
25 - 184 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 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
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
4,282 - 4,296 mm
Length
4,367 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,483 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,237 L
Max trunk capacity
1,258 - 1,323 L
Payload
438 - 508 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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 - 333 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, 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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