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Peugeot e-308 vs Renault 5 Turbo 3E
Selected trimAllureChange trim279 mi · 58 kWh · £31,065
Selected trimStandard249 mi · 70 kWh · £135,000
At a glance
In this comparison, Peugeot e-308 leads on value for money, family practicality and running costs, while the Renault 5 Turbo 3E leads on motorway range and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Peugeot e-308 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the Renault 5 Turbo 3E if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- fast charging matters - it has 800V architecture for consistently fast DC charging
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Peugeot e-308 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValuePeugeot
Peugeot
6.8
Renault
3.5
Motorway RangeRenault
Peugeot
4.1
Renault
6.4
FamilyPeugeot
Peugeot
7.9
Renault
1.8
ChargingRenault
Peugeot
5.1
Renault
9.4
Cost Per MilePeugeot
Peugeot
9
Renault
2.4
City DrivingPeugeot
Peugeot
6
Renault
4.5
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Peugeot e-308Allure | Renault 5 Turbo 3EBase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £31,065 (better) | £135,000 |
| Official range | 279 miles (better) | 249 miles |
| Boot space | 548 L | Not available |
| 10-80% rapid charge | Not available | 15 min |
| 0-62 mph | 9.8 sec | 3.5 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Peugeot e-308
Renault 5 Turbo 3E
Length
Peugeot e-3084,367mm
Renault 5 Turbo 3E4,080mm-287mm
Width
Peugeot e-3081,852mm-178mm
Renault 5 Turbo 3E2,030mm
Height
Peugeot e-3081,464mm
Renault 5 Turbo 3E1,380mm-84mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Peugeot e-308Allure | Renault 5 Turbo 3EBase |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,367 mm | 4,080 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,852 mm (better) | 2,030 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,062 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,464 mm | 1,380 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.1 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 548 mm spare (better) | 370 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Peugeot e-308Allure | Renault 5 Turbo 3EBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 (better) | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 548 L | Not available |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1258 L | Not available |
| Frunk | 0 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Peugeot e-308
- At 4,367 mm, shorter than 100% of estate EVs in our UK catalogue.
- 2nd-largest boot among estate EVs in our catalogue at 548 L.
Renault 5 Turbo 3E
- Built on an 800 V architecture, one of 1 hatchback EVs we track with a 700 V+ battery system.
- 249 mile WLTP range, longer than 80% of hatchback EVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 350 kW, faster than 100% of hatchback EVs in our catalogue.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Peugeot e-308 Allure |  Renault 5 Turbo 3E Base |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.37m | 4.08m-287mm |
| Width | 1.85m | 2.03m+178mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.06m | Not available |
| Height | 1.46m | 1.38m-84mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.67m | 2.57m-105mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 548L | Not available |
| Boot (seats down) | 1258L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 (better) | 2 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.1m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | 1,676kg | 1,450kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 58kWh | 70kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 279 mi (better) | 249 mi |
| Max DC Charge | Not available | 350kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £31,065 (better) | £135,000 |
| Price after EV grant | £29,565 (-£1,500) | £135,000 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Estate | Hatchback |
| Available | 2022+ | 2027+ |
* Renault 5 Turbo 3E: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Peugeot e-308Allure | Renault 5 Turbo 3EBase |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 279 miles (better) | 249 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 232 miles (better) | 207 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | Not available | 15 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | Not available | 350 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 55 kWh | 70 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | Not available | 800V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Peugeot e-308Allure | Renault 5 Turbo 3EBase |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9.8 sec | 3.5 sec (better) |
| Power | 115 kW | 410 kW (better) |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 4800 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
What the critics say
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Peugeot e-308
Allure
Renault 5 Turbo 3E
Base
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Peugeot e-308 Allure
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant76%
Child Occupant84%
Vulnerable Road Users68%
Safety Assist65%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Renault 5 Turbo 3E Base
Renault 5 Turbo 3E Base
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Warranty
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| Measure | Peugeot e-308Allure | Renault 5 Turbo 3EBase |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Renault 5 Turbo 3E worth the extra £103,935 over the Peugeot e-308?
The Renault 5 Turbo 3E costs £103,935 more than the Peugeot e-308. For that premium it adds 295 kW more power and a 6.3s quicker 0-62mph time. The Peugeot e-308 is not just cheaper - it also offers 30 miles more WLTP range and 3 more seats (5 versus 2). On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Peugeot e-308 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Peugeot e-308 or the Renault 5 Turbo 3E?
The Peugeot e-308 is £103,935 cheaper to buy. The Peugeot e-308 is cheaper to charge, roughly £144 a year versus £192 for the Renault 5 Turbo 3E, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Peugeot e-308 comes out roughly £104,175 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Peugeot e-308 and Renault 5 Turbo 3E like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 232 miles for the Peugeot e-308 and 207 miles for the Renault 5 Turbo 3E - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Peugeot e-308 goes roughly 25 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Peugeot e-308 or the Renault 5 Turbo 3E?
The Peugeot e-308 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 178 mm narrower than the Renault 5 Turbo 3E. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 548 mm of total clearance for the Peugeot e-308 and about 370 mm of total clearance for the Renault 5 Turbo 3E.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Peugeot e-308 or the Renault 5 Turbo 3E?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Peugeot e-308 and 84% for the Renault 5 Turbo 3E. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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