Alfa Romeo Junior vs Peugeot 308

The Alfa Romeo Junior starts from $45,900 before on-road costs, while the Peugeot 308 opens at $48,990. That makes the Alfa Romeo Junior the more affordable entry point by $3,090.

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 $50,490 and $53,889 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Alfa Romeo Junior and Peugeot 308 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Alfa Romeo Junior packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Peugeot 308.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Alfa Romeo Junior and 6 in the Peugeot 308.

The Alfa Romeo Junior features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Peugeot 308 gets a 10-inch display and 10-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Alfa Romeo Junior stands out with ambient lighting that you will not find on the Peugeot 308. The Peugeot 308 counters with panoramic roof and Focal audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Alfa Romeo Junior gets cloth upholstery while the Peugeot 308 offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Alfa Romeo Junior and 2-zone in the Peugeot 308.

The Alfa Romeo Junior uses a Petrol MHEV producing 107kW and 230Nm of torque, sent through a dct to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.9 seconds.

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

The Alfa Romeo Junior has the clear power advantage at 107kW vs 100kW. In the real-world sprint, the Alfa Romeo Junior is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Alfa Romeo Junior measures 4,170mm long on a 2,560mm wheelbase, 195mm 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 270L in the Alfa Romeo Junior and 384L in the Peugeot 308, giving the Peugeot 308 a 114L advantage.

For towing, the Alfa Romeo Junior leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 1,150kg. That 50kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,169/year for the Alfa Romeo Junior and $1,197/year for the Peugeot 308. That is a $28 annual difference in favour of the Alfa Romeo Junior.

Estimated annual total: $1,169 (Alfa Romeo Junior) vs $1,197 (Peugeot 308). The Alfa Romeo Junior saves you roughly $28 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 150,000km (Alfa Romeo Junior) vs 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 308). Both match on warranty length.