Car A
Peugeot 308 SW
A practical family wagon with efficient running and a generous boot, the Peugeot 308 SW offers good value in its segment. It pairs five-star safety with easygoing performance for everyday use.
Peugeot 308 SW
Wagon · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Volkswagen Golf Variant
Wagon · Gasoline · FWD
Car B
Volkswagen Golf Variant
With 5 seats, a 605 L trunk, and 5.8 L/100 km combined consumption, the Golf Variant emphasizes everyday family practicality. Its 150 hp petrol FWD setup offers adequate pace (0–100 km/h in 8.5 s) without chasing performance thrills.
Why compared
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Usage fit
Family
74
/
75
City
47
/
46
Budget / value
67
/
67
Road trip
57
/
56
Performance
26
/
26
Cargo
44
/
44
Practical
59
/
59
Premium
23
/
24
Winter
32
/
32
Scores out of 100. Blue = Peugeot 308 SW · Orange = Volkswagen Golf Variant
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Peugeot 308 SW
Volkswagen Golf Variant
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Peugeot 308 SW
- Generous, easy-to-use cargo room for family life
- Efficient for its class, keeping fuel bills in check
- Five-star safety rating for added peace of mind
- Predictable FWD traction for confident everyday driving
- Not aimed at performance enthusiasts; acceleration and power are modest
- FWD won’t satisfy buyers seeking AWD capability
- Seats five only, with no third-row option
- Not positioned as a premium model or luxury experience
Volkswagen Golf Variant
- Large 605 L cargo area eases family hauling and road trips.
- Efficient for its class at 5.8 L/100 km, good for commuting.
- Balanced, stress-free performance for daily use (150 hp, 250 Nm).
- Good value in its segment around the 30,000 price point.
- Petrol-only configuration; no hybrid or electric option for maximum efficiency.
- Front-wheel drive only may not suit buyers seeking AWD traction.
- Not aimed at performance driving despite 150 hp and 205 km/h top speed.
- Price near 30,000 can still stretch tight budgets.
Verdict
Pick Peugeot 308 SW if…
Best fuel economy
Peugeot 308 SW uses 5.2 L/100km vs 5.8 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Volkswagen Golf Variant if…
More power
Volkswagen Golf Variant puts out 150 hp vs 130 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.