Peugeot 308 GTi vs Skoda Octavia RS IV

Peugeot 308 GTi

Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD

Skoda Octavia RS IV

Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Peugeot 308 GTi

The Peugeot 308 GTi blends hot-hatch performance with compact-family practicality and efficient running. It’s good value in its segment, pairing 6.0 L/100 km consumption with 0–100 km/h in 6.0 s and a 5-star safety rating.

5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety6 L/100km263 hp

Car B

Skoda Octavia RS IV

The Skoda Octavia RS IV blends brisk petrol performance with real family practicality, ranking well for efficiency, safety, and cargo space. With a 610 L trunk and 245 hp, it offers good value in its segment for buyers who want one car to do it all.

5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 65 / 71

City 59 / 59

Budget / value 64 / 64

Road trip 42 / 46

Performance 33 / 34

Cargo 23 / 34

Practical 52 / 56

Premium 28 / 27

Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Peugeot 308 GTi · Orange = Skoda Octavia RS IV

Specs side-by-side

Spec Peugeot 308 GTi Skoda Octavia RS IV

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Pros & cons

Peugeot 308 GTi

Strong acceleration for confident overtakes (0–100 km/h in 6.0 s).
Efficient for its class at 6.0 L/100 km combined.
Five-star safety rating for added reassurance.
Practical 420 L boot and five seats in a compact footprint.
FWD only—no AWD option for extra traction.
Less suited to cargo-heavy use despite a 420 L boot.
Petrol-only; no hybrid or plug-in alternative.
Winter driving requires added care due to the FWD setup.

Skoda Octavia RS IV

Big 610 L trunk and five seats suit growing families
Efficient for its class at 6.4 L/100 km
Brisk performance (245 hp, 0–100 km/h in 6.7 s) aids confident overtakes
Good value in its segment around 36,000
Front-wheel drive only, which is less ideal for winter traction
Petrol powertrain with no electric driving range
Hybrids will be more efficient despite its good consumption
Price near 36,000 may not fit tight budgets

Verdict

Pick Peugeot 308 GTi if…

Best fuel economy

Peugeot 308 GTi uses 6.0 L/100km vs 6.4 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Skoda Octavia RS IV if…

Performance & capability

Skoda Octavia RS IV is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Peugeot 308 GTi

Skoda Octavia RS IV

Verdict

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