Peugeot 308 vs Skoda Octavia

The Peugeot 308 starts from $48,990 before on-road costs, while the Skoda Octavia opens at $39,990. That makes the Skoda Octavia the more affordable entry point by $9,000.

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 $53,889 and $43,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Peugeot 308 by roughly $2,140 in fuel alone.

The Skoda Octavia holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Peugeot 308. Adult occupant protection scored 79% for the Peugeot 308 and 85% for the Skoda Octavia.

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 Peugeot 308 and 8 in the Skoda Octavia.

The Peugeot 308 features a 10-inch touchscreen paired with a 10-inch digital dash, while the Skoda Octavia gets a 13-inch display and 10-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Peugeot 308 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, power tailgate and Focal audio that you will not find on the Skoda Octavia. The Skoda Octavia counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Peugeot 308 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Skoda Octavia offers cloth.

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 Skoda Octavia responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.7 seconds.

The Skoda Octavia has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 107kW. In the real-world sprint, the Skoda Octavia is 0.3s 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, 333mm shorter than the Skoda Octavia at 4,698mm (2,686mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Skoda Octavia generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 384L in the Peugeot 308 and 600L in the Skoda Octavia, giving the Skoda Octavia a 216L advantage.

For towing, the Skoda Octavia leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,150kg. That 350kg 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 $1,625/year for the Skoda Octavia. That is a $428 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 308.

Estimated annual total: $1,197 (Peugeot 308) vs $1,625 (Skoda Octavia). The Peugeot 308 saves you roughly $428 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 308) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Skoda Octavia). The Skoda Octavia has longer coverage.