Volkswagen Golf R (2017 – 2021) vs Peugeot 308 5 Doors (2017 – 2021): specs compared

The Volkswagen Golf R is the more powerful of the two, with up to 310 hp against 272 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 6.0 s. The Peugeot 308 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 3.6 L/100 km against 7.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,155 kg against 1,483 kg.

Specification Volkswagen Golf R Volkswagen Golf R 2017 – 2021 Peugeot 308 5 Doors Peugeot 308 5 Doors 2017 – 2021
Overview
Origin Germany France
Documented years 2017 – 2021 2017 – 2021
Body style — 5 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 2 12
Fuel Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive AWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 310 hp 100 – 272 hp
Torque 380 – 400 Nm 205 – 400 Nm
0–100 km/h 4.6 – 5.1 s 6.0 – 11.3 s
Top speed 249 km/h 180 – 249 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 7.1 – 7.9 L/100 km 3.6 – 6.5 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,262 mm 4,252 mm
Width 1,791 mm 1,803 mm
Height 1,466 mm 1,473 mm
Wheelbase 2,626 mm 2,619 mm
Curb weight 1,483 – 1,505 kg 1,155 – 1,385 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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