Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 308 and Volkswagen Golf are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
420 litres
380 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1228 litres
1270 litres
Peugeot 308 has 40 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 42 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.4 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Peugeot 308 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight:
1`810 kg
1`800 kg
Net weight:
1`180 kg
1`226 kg
Load capacity:
630 kg
574 kg
Peugeot 308 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem more than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Peugeot 308 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better
