Size comparison · drawn to scale
Peugeot 308 II vs SEAT Leon Mk3: size comparison
- Length Leon Mk3 10 mm0.4 in longer
- Width Leon Mk3 12 mm0.5 in wider
- Height About the same height
- Boot 308 II 90 L3.2 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:19 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The 308 II is 10 mm0.4 in shorter, 12 mm0.5 in narrower and 2 mm0.1 in lower than the Leon Mk3. Its wheelbase is 16 mm0.6 in shorter.
| Dimension | 308 II | Leon Mk3 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,253 mm13 ft 11 in13 ft 11 in4,253 mm | 4,263 mm14 ft 0 in14 ft 0 in4,263 mm | −10 mm−0.4 in −0.2% |
| Width | 1,804 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,804 mm | 1,816 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,816 mm | −12 mm−0.5 in −0.7% |
| Height | 1,457 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,457 mm | 1,459 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,459 mm | −2 mm−0.1 in −0.1% |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm8 ft 7 in8 ft 7 in2,620 mm | 2,636 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,636 mm | −16 mm−0.6 in −0.6% |
| Footprint | 7.67 m²82.6 sq ft82.6 sq ft7.67 m² | 7.74 m²83.3 sq ft83.3 sq ft7.74 m² | −0.07 m²−0.7 sq ft −0.9% |
| Boot | 470 L16.6 cu ft16.6 cu ft470 L | 380 L13.4 cu ft13.4 cu ft380 L | +90 L+3.2 cu ft +23.7% |
| Kerb weight | Not in our catalog yet | 1,191–1,372 kg2,626–3,025 lb2,626–3,025 lb1,191–1,372 kg | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
308 II
- Single garage
- Tight 1,247 mm4 ft 1 in to spare in length, 598 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 747 mm2 ft 5 in to spare in length, 348 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Leon Mk3
- Single garage
- Tight 1,237 mm4 ft 1 in to spare in length, 592 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 737 mm2 ft 5 in to spare in length, 342 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Peugeot 308 II or the SEAT Leon Mk3?
The SEAT Leon Mk3 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The 308 II is 10 mm shorter, 12 mm narrower and 2 mm lower than the Leon Mk3. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter.
Will the Peugeot 308 II and the SEAT Leon Mk3 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Peugeot 308 II fits, but it is tight to get out (1,247 mm to spare in length, 598 mm each side). The SEAT Leon Mk3 fits, but it is tight to get out (1,237 mm to spare in length, 592 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Peugeot 308 II: 470 L against 380 L in the SEAT Leon Mk3 (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.

