Peugeot e-308 vs Volkswagen Golf

The Peugeot e-308 starts from $65,990 before on-road costs, while the Volkswagen Golf opens at $38,690. That makes the Volkswagen Golf the more affordable entry point by $27,300.

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 $72,589 and $42,559 respectively.

The Peugeot e-308 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Volkswagen Golf, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

The Volkswagen Golf holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Peugeot e-308. Adult occupant protection scored 79% for the Peugeot e-308 and 88% for the Volkswagen Golf.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Peugeot e-308, against 4 on the Volkswagen Golf.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Peugeot e-308 features a 10-inch touchscreen paired with a 10-inch digital dash, while the Volkswagen Golf gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Peugeot e-308 stands out with head-up display, power tailgate, Focal audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Volkswagen Golf. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Peugeot e-308 gets alcantara upholstery while the Volkswagen Golf offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Peugeot e-308 and 1-zone in the Volkswagen Golf.

The Peugeot e-308 uses a Electric Motor producing 115kW and 270Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.8 seconds.

The Volkswagen Golf responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Peugeot e-308 has the clear power advantage at 115kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volkswagen Golf is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Peugeot e-308 measures 4,365mm long on a 2,675mm wheelbase, 83mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf at 4,282mm (2,631mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Peugeot e-308 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 434L in the Peugeot e-308 and 374L in the Volkswagen Golf, giving the Peugeot e-308 a 60L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Peugeot e-308) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volkswagen Golf). Both match on warranty length.