Abarth 695 vs Peugeot 308

The Abarth 695 starts from $48,369 before on-road costs, while the Peugeot 308 opens at $48,990. That makes the Abarth 695 the more affordable entry point by $621.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $53,206 and $53,889 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Peugeot 308 by roughly $2,565 in fuel alone.

Both the Abarth 695 and Peugeot 308 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Peugeot 308 packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 2 in the Abarth 695.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Abarth 695 and 6 in the Peugeot 308.

The Abarth 695 features a 7-inch touchscreen, while the Peugeot 308 gets a 10-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Abarth 695 stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Peugeot 308. The Peugeot 308 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Abarth 695 uses a Turbo T-Jet producing 132kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a 5-speed manual to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.7 seconds.

The Peugeot 308 lines up making 100kW and 230Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Abarth 695 has the clear power advantage at 132kW vs 100kW. In the real-world sprint, the Abarth 695 is 2.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Abarth 695 measures 3,657mm long on a 2,300mm wheelbase, 708mm shorter than the Peugeot 308 at 4,365mm (2,675mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Peugeot 308 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 185L in the Abarth 695 and 384L in the Peugeot 308, giving the Peugeot 308 a 199L advantage. The Peugeot 308 seats 5 vs 4.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,710/year for the Abarth 695 and $1,197/year for the Peugeot 308. That is a $513 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 308.

Estimated annual total: $1,710 (Abarth 695) vs $1,197 (Peugeot 308). The Peugeot 308 saves you roughly $513 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 3 years / 150,000km (Abarth 695) vs 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 308). The Peugeot 308 has longer coverage.