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Peugeot308 (2014-2021)

Used only
Medium
Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid

£4,788Typical price

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Peugeot claimed its second-generation 308 hatchback was a game-changer, pushing upmarket into premium territory. It's certainly been acclaimed, winning the 2014 European Car of the Year award. Can this humbly badged medium car really take on the Audi A3 and Mercedes A-class, not to mention the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf? Read on for our full review.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Brand reliability 0-4 years

Jan 2023Last checked by Which?
Mar 2020First reviewed by Which?
Jan 2014Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

Driving performance

Overall
Acceleration
Gearbox and transmission
Brakes

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Build quality
Seat space
Boot space

Euro NCAP

Safety kit

Model reliability 5-9 years

How we test model reliability 5-9 years

How reliable this car is, based on the real life feedback of current owners as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

Brand reliability 0-4 years

Overall
Electric car reliability
Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

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Our reliability ratings are based on the feedback from tens of thousands of UK motorists, as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

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Diesel reliability

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Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

General
Class	Medium
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Used only
Used price	£4,788 - £10,657
Fuel type	Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
Tested fuel efficiency	50.4 to 61.4mpg
Length	4,253mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,804mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,045mm
Height	1,457mm
Driver max height
Second-row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up
Boot space with seats down
Number of seats	5
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	11.25 m
On sale date	01 January 2014
Lowest pence-per-mile cost	£10.83

Latest tested engine
Engine and trim name	1.5 BlueHDi 130 Allure
Fuel type	Diesel
Capacity and power	1.5-litre (130hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	52 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway (mpg)
Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg)
Cost per mile	11.99p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£76
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Very low
CO level	Very low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	135
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d-Temp
Braked tow load (KG)	1500kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	615kg
Engine test date	08 August 2019
Test programme	2017

Engine two
Engine and trim name	82 Vti Active
Fuel	Petrol
Capacity and power	1.2-litre (82hp)
Transmission	5-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	52.5 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	12.35p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£72
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Very low
CO level	Medium
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	126
Official Euro emission level	Euro 5
Braked tow load (KG)	750kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	570kg
Engine test date	29 April 2014
Car test programme	2012-2016

Engine three
Engine and trim name	e-Hdi FAP 115 STOP&START Allure
Fuel type	Diesel
Capacity and power	1.6-litre (115hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	52.5 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	10.83p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£77
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Medium
CO level	Low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	121
Official Euro emission level	Euro 5
Braked tow load (KG)	1400kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	615kg
Engine test date	30 October 2013
Car test programme	2012-2016

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