Peugeot 308 vs Subaru Impreza

The Peugeot 308 starts from $48,990 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Impreza opens at $33,490. That makes the Subaru Impreza the more affordable entry point by $15,500.

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 $36,839 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Peugeot 308 by roughly $4,705 in fuel alone.

The Subaru Impreza holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Peugeot 308. Adult occupant protection scored 79% for the Peugeot 308 and 83% for the Subaru Impreza.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Peugeot 308 packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 1 in the Subaru Impreza.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking. Airbag count is 6 in the Peugeot 308 and 9 in the Subaru Impreza.

The Peugeot 308 features a 10-inch touchscreen paired with a 10-inch digital dash, while the Subaru Impreza gets a 11.6-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments.

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 Subaru Impreza. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Peugeot 308 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza responds with a Petrol I4 Boxer making 115kW and 196Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels.

The Subaru Impreza has the clear power advantage at 115kW vs 107kW. 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, 125mm shorter than the Subaru Impreza at 4,490mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Peugeot 308 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 384L in the Peugeot 308 and 291L in the Subaru Impreza, giving the Peugeot 308 a 93L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,197/year for the Peugeot 308 and $2,138/year for the Subaru Impreza. That is a $941 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 308.

Estimated annual total: $1,197 (Peugeot 308) vs $2,138 (Subaru Impreza). The Peugeot 308 saves you roughly $941 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 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru Impreza). Both match on warranty length.