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VW ID.3 vs Peugeot 208 comparison

Compare performance (231 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.3 or Peugeot 208?

VW ID.3 vs Peugeot 208: Key differences

VW ID.3

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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Peugeot 208

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ID.3

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Peugeot 208 is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the VW ID.3 costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,156 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.3 is marginally more efficient: consuming 13.9 kWh/100km compared to 14.1 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 208. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.3 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 629 km, about 197 km more than the Peugeot 208.

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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 ID.3 offers visibly more power – delivering 231 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.3 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.3 delivers noticeably more torque with 350 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

ID.3

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, Peugeot 208 is significantly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,885 kg. The difference is around 720 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.3 offers marginally more boot space – 383 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.3 carries barely more – 464 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.3 is clearly ahead 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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ID.3

VW ID.3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 231 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.9 - 14.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 410 - 629 km
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Reviews VW ID.3

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Pennings
6 May 2026, 08:03:27

ID.3 catches less wind. It's more pleasant, especially on the highway. Also: more economical, lighter and with the same step‑in height.

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Mr C Blagdon
14 Jan 2026, 12:07:54

Great all rounder, surprisingly spacious cabin. Rapid and refined. Not quiet enough space in the boot for a bike, could use more ground clearance.

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The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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4 (2 Reviews)
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Labbe
21 Dec 2025, 15:16:45

Fuel consumption stated in the article — misleading. In town, on the highway, at least 7 L/100 km.

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VW ID.3
Peugeot 208

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 40,800 £
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.9 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
410 - 629 km
Electric Range
363 - 432 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 116 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
1,885 - 1,966 kg
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Trunk capacity
383 L
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
422 - 464 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 231 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
125 - 170 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

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

The VW ID.3 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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