Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors (2024 – present) vs Peugeot 308 5 Doors (2025 – present): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 204 hp against 195 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 s against 7.6 s. The Peugeot 308 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 2.4 L/100 km against 4.3 L/100 km. The Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors is the lighter car, from 1,229 kg against 1,375 kg. At 4,361 mm, the Peugeot 308 5 Doors is 79 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf 5 Doors
2024 – present
|
Peugeot
308 5 Doors
2025 – present
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 2024 – present | 2025 – present |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 7 | 3 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel | Hybrid, Electric |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 204 hp | 136 – 195 hp |
| Torque | 220 – 300 Nm | 230 – 250 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 – 10.2 s | 7.6 – 9.3 s |
| Top speed | 203 – 224 km/h | 171 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 0.3 – 5.4 L/100 km | 2.4 – 4.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,282 mm | 4,361 mm |
| Width | 1,788 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Height | 1,483 mm | 1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,731 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,229 – 1,577 kg | 1,375 – 1,674 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.