Peugeot 308 GTi vs Volkswagen Golf R

Peugeot 308 GTi

Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD

Volkswagen Golf R

Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Peugeot 308 GTi

The Peugeot 308 GTi blends hot-hatch performance with compact-family practicality and efficient running. It’s good value in its segment, pairing 6.0 L/100 km consumption with 0–100 km/h in 6.0 s and a 5-star safety rating.

5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety6 L/100km

Car B

Volkswagen Golf R

A performance-focused compact that pairs everyday practicality with very quick acceleration. It suits city and family use and represents good value in its segment at this power level.

5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety320 hp

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 65 / 64

City 59 / 56

Budget / value 64 / 60

Road trip 42 / 41

Performance 33 / 33

Cargo 23 / 21

Practical 52 / 51

Premium 28 / 31

Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Peugeot 308 GTi · Orange = Volkswagen Golf R

Specs side-by-side

Spec Peugeot 308 GTi Volkswagen Golf R

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Pros & cons

Peugeot 308 GTi

Strong acceleration for confident overtakes (0–100 km/h in 6.0 s).
Efficient for its class at 6.0 L/100 km combined.
Five-star safety rating for added reassurance.
Practical 420 L boot and five seats in a compact footprint.
FWD only—no AWD option for extra traction.
Less suited to cargo-heavy use despite a 420 L boot.
Petrol-only; no hybrid or plug-in alternative.
Winter driving requires added care due to the FWD setup.

Volkswagen Golf R

Very quick 0–100 km/h in 4.8 s for confident merging and overtakes
Five seats and a 381 L trunk fit everyday family and city needs
7.1 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class and helpful for commuting
Signals strong emphasis on reliability and safety
Front-wheel drive may offer less traction in snow than AWD alternatives
381 L cargo space can feel tight for cargo-heavy use or bulky strollers
Price around 44,500 sits above many mainstream compacts if budget is the priority
Gasoline-only; no hybrid or EV option

Verdict

Pick Peugeot 308 GTi if…

Best fuel economy

Peugeot 308 GTi uses 6.0 L/100km vs 7.1 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Volkswagen Golf R if…

More power

Volkswagen Golf R puts out 320 hp vs 263 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Peugeot 308 GTi

Volkswagen Golf R

Verdict

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