Honda Accord vs Peugeot 308

The Honda Accord starts from $54,250 before on-road costs, while the Peugeot 308 opens at $48,990. That makes the Peugeot 308 the more affordable entry point by $5,260.

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 $59,675 and $53,889 respectively.

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

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Honda Accord features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-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 Honda Accord stands out with Bose audio and 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 Honda Accord gets leather upholstery while the Peugeot 308 offers synthetic leather.

The Honda Accord uses a Hybrid producing 135kW and 335Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds.

The Peugeot 308 responds with a Hybrid making 107kW and 230Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Honda Accord has the clear power advantage at 135kW vs 107kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda Accord is 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda Accord measures 4,975mm long on a 2,830mm wheelbase, 610mm longer than the Peugeot 308 at 4,365mm (2,675mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda Accord generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 570L in the Honda Accord and 384L in the Peugeot 308, giving the Honda Accord a 186L 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 $1,226/year for the Honda Accord and $1,197/year for the Peugeot 308. That is a $29 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 308.

Estimated annual total: $1,226 (Honda Accord) vs $1,197 (Peugeot 308). The Peugeot 308 saves you roughly $29 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Accord) vs 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 308). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda Accord)—.