Peugeot 308 vs Honda Civic

The Peugeot 308 starts from $48,990 before on-road costs, while the Honda Civic opens at $45,350 (our estimated RRP; the brand lists drive-away prices only). Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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. Estimated driveaway prices sit around $42,990 for the Peugeot 308 and $49,900 for the Honda Civic.

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

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Honda Civic, against 6 on 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 Peugeot 308 and 6 in the Honda Civic.

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

The Peugeot 308 features a 10-inch touchscreen paired with a 10-inch digital dash, while the Honda Civic gets a 9-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Peugeot 308 stands out with panoramic roof, power tailgate and Focal audio — features our data doesn't list for the Honda Civic. The Honda Civic counters with Bose audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The Peugeot 308 uses a Hybrid producing 107kW and 230Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.

The Honda Civic responds with a Hybrid making 135kW and 315Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.1 seconds.

The Honda Civic has the clear power advantage at 135kW vs 107kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Honda Civic is 0.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

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

Boot space is 384L in the Peugeot 308 and 410L in the Honda Civic, giving the Honda Civic a 26L 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 Peugeot 308 and $1,197/year for the Honda Civic.

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