BMW 1 Series vs Peugeot 308

The BMW 1 Series starts from $57,600 before on-road costs, while the Peugeot 308 opens at $48,990. That makes the Peugeot 308 the more affordable entry point by $8,610.

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 $63,360 and $53,889 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Peugeot 308 by roughly $2,995 in fuel alone.

Both the BMW 1 Series and Peugeot 308 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 83% for the BMW 1 Series and 79% for the Peugeot 308.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the BMW 1 Series and 6 in the Peugeot 308.

The BMW 1 Series features a 10.7-inch touchscreen, while the Peugeot 308 gets a 10-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Peugeot 308 counters with panoramic roof and power tailgate that the BMW 1 Series does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The BMW 1 Series uses a Petrol producing 115kW and 230Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 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 BMW 1 Series has the clear power advantage at 115kW vs 100kW. In the real-world sprint, the BMW 1 Series is 1.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BMW 1 Series measures 4,369mm long on a 2,670mm wheelbase, 4mm longer 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 380L in the BMW 1 Series and 384L in the Peugeot 308, giving the Peugeot 308 a 4L advantage.

For towing, the Peugeot 308 leads with a 1,150kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 150kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,796/year for the BMW 1 Series and $1,197/year for the Peugeot 308. That is a $599 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 308.

Estimated annual total: $1,796 (BMW 1 Series) vs $1,197 (Peugeot 308). The Peugeot 308 saves you roughly $599 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (BMW 1 Series) vs 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 308). Both match on warranty length.