Honda Civic vs Peugeot 308

The Honda Civic starts from $43,250 before on-road costs, while the Peugeot 308 opens at $48,990. That makes the Honda Civic the more affordable entry point by $5,740.

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 $47,575 and $53,889 respectively.

The Honda Civic holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Peugeot 308. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Honda Civic and 79% for the Peugeot 308.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda Civic packs more ADAS features with 8 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 Honda Civic and 6 in the Peugeot 308.

The Honda Civic features a 9-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 Civic stands out with Bose audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Peugeot 308. The Peugeot 308 counters with panoramic roof, power tailgate and Focal audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Honda Civic gets leather upholstery while the Peugeot 308 offers synthetic leather.

The Honda Civic uses a Hybrid producing 135kW and 315Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.1 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 Civic has the clear power advantage at 135kW vs 107kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda Civic is 0.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda Civic measures 4,560mm long on a 2,733mm wheelbase, 195mm longer than the Peugeot 308 at 4,365mm (2,675mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda Civic generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 449L in the Honda Civic and 384L in the Peugeot 308, giving the Honda Civic a 65L advantage.

For towing, the Peugeot 308 leads with a 1,150kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,197/year for the Honda Civic and $1,197/year for the Peugeot 308.

Estimated annual total: $1,197 (Honda Civic) vs $1,197 (Peugeot 308). Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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