Peugeot 308 vs Toyota Corolla Hatch

The Peugeot 308 starts from $48,990 before on-road costs, while the Toyota Corolla Hatch opens at $32,110. That makes the Toyota Corolla Hatch the more affordable entry point by $16,880.

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 $35,321 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 Peugeot 308 features a 10-inch touchscreen paired with a 10-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Corolla Hatch gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Peugeot 308 stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof, power tailgate and Focal audio that you will not find on the Toyota Corolla Hatch. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Peugeot 308 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Toyota Corolla Hatch 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 Toyota Corolla Hatch responds with a 1.8L 4-cyl VVT-i Hybrid making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.1 seconds.

The Peugeot 308 has the clear power advantage at 107kW vs 103kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota Corolla Hatch 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, 10mm shorter than the Toyota Corolla Hatch at 4,375mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Peugeot 308 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 384L in the Peugeot 308 and 217L in the Toyota Corolla Hatch, giving the Peugeot 308 a 167L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota Corolla Hatch leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 1,150kg. That 50kg 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 $1,140/year for the Toyota Corolla Hatch. That is a $57 annual difference in favour of the Toyota Corolla Hatch.

Estimated annual total: $1,197 (Peugeot 308) vs $1,140 (Toyota Corolla Hatch). The Toyota Corolla Hatch saves you roughly $57 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 (Toyota Corolla Hatch). Both match on warranty length.