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 Passat Variant
Wagon · Gasoline · FWD
Car B
Volkswagen Passat Variant
With 650 liters of cargo space and efficient 5.5 combined consumption, the Volkswagen Passat Variant suits growing families and long road trips. It favors practicality, safety standing, and value over performance thrills or premium flair.
Why compared
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Usage fit
Family
74
/
76
City
47
/
34
Budget / value
67
/
66
Road trip
57
/
69
Performance
26
/
30
Cargo
44
/
46
Practical
59
/
61
Premium
23
/
31
Winter
32
/
36
Scores out of 100. Blue = Peugeot 308 SW · Orange = Volkswagen Passat Variant
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Peugeot 308 SW
Volkswagen Passat 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 Passat Variant
- 650-liter trunk makes family packing and road trips easy
- Efficient for its class (5.5 combined consumption)
- Strong safety emphasis indicated by its ranking
- Good value in its segment at about 32,000
- Not for performance thrills; 0–100 km/h in 8.5 s
- Front-wheel drive may not suit buyers wanting AWD
- Petrol powertrain offers no electric-only driving or long EV range
- Not positioned as a premium experience
Verdict
Pick Peugeot 308 SW if…
Best fuel economy
Peugeot 308 SW uses 5.2 L/100km vs 5.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Volkswagen Passat Variant if…
More power
Volkswagen Passat Variant puts out 190 hp vs 130 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.