Peugeot · 308
Peugeot 308
The third-generation 308, a family hatchback updated in 2025 and sold in the UK as a 1.2 hybrid, a 1.5 diesel, a 195 hp plug-in hybrid or the electric E-308 with a 58 kWh battery, suited to buyers who want a Golf-sized hatchback with a choice of four powertrains.
- Body
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid, Electric
- Power
- 129–193 bhp
- Range
- 54–279 mi
- Boot
- 412 l
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree the 308 is stylish, with a smart, well-made interior, good equipment and frugal engines. They find it outclassed to drive, with artificial steering through the small wheel, and criticise tight rear space; Autocar found the i-Cockpit layout and infotainment fussy, and all three found fault with the gearboxes or the hybrids' brake feel.
From autocar.co.uk, whatcar.com and autoexpress.co.uk
Specifications
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- Powertrain
- Hybrid, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid, Electric
- Power
- 129–193 bhp
- 0–62 mph
- 7.9–10.5 s
- Top speed
- 106–140 mph
- Engine or motors
- Hybrid 145: 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol with an electric motor in the gearbox, 145 hp (108 kW); BlueHDi 130: 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel, 131 hp (96 kW); Plug-in Hybrid 195: 1.6-litre turbo petrol (150 hp, 110 kW) plus a 123 hp (92 kW) front motor, 195 hp (144 kW) combined; E-308: front motor, 156 hp (115 kW). bhp converted from Peugeot's hp (PS) and kW figures
- Torque
- 230 Nm (Hybrid 145 engine), 300 Nm (BlueHDi 130), 360 Nm combined (Plug-in Hybrid), 270 Nm (E-308)
- Gearbox
- 6-speed dual-clutch automatic e-DSC6 (Hybrid), 8-speed automatic EAT8 (diesel), 7-speed dual-clutch automatic e-DSC7 (plug-in hybrid), single-speed automatic (E-308)
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive
Range and charging
- Zero-emission range (WLTP)
- 54–279 miles
- Battery
- 17.2–55 kWh
- Fastest charging
- 100 kW
- Economy (WLTP)
- 59.6–148.1 mpg
- Range detail
- E-308: up to 279 miles WLTP (Allure; 277 miles GT and GT Premium), 254–287 miles across configurations; 58 kWh gross, 55 kWh usable. Plug-in Hybrid: 17.2 kWh battery, 45–59 miles equivalent all-electric range (54 miles Allure); 84 mph electric top speed
- Charging
- E-308: 11 kW bi-directional on-board charger (7.4 kW wall box 20–80% in 4 h 25 min), rapid DC charging at 100 kW, 20–80% in 30 minutes. Plug-in Hybrid: 3.7 kW on-board charger, 7.4 kW optional (standard on GT Premium)
- Efficiency
- WLTP combined: 48.5–62.6 mpg (Hybrid 145), 50.1–59.6 mpg (BlueHDi 130), 106.9–148.1 mpg (Plug-in Hybrid)
- CO2 emissions
- 102–131 g/km (Hybrid 145), 124–148 g/km (BlueHDi 130), 43–60 g/km (Plug-in Hybrid), 0 g/km (E-308), WLTP combined
Practicality
- Body
- Hatchback
- Seats
- 5
- Boot
- 412 litres
- Length
- 4,367 mm
- Width
- 1,852 mm
- Weight
- From 1,378 kg
- Boot
- 412 litres (314 plug-in hybrid, 361 E-308) with the seats up; 1,323 litres (1,271 plug-in hybrid, 1,258 E-308) with the rear seats folded; fuel tank 52 litres (hybrid) or 40 litres (plug-in hybrid)
- Towing
- 1,550 kg braked (BlueHDi 130), 1,150 kg (Hybrid 145), 750 kg (Plug-in Hybrid); no towing figure for the E-308
- Size
- 4,367 mm long, 1,852 mm wide (2,062 mm with mirrors out), 1,454 mm high; 2,675 mm wheelbase; kerb weight 1,378 kg (diesel), 1,382 kg (Hybrid 145), 1,621 kg (Plug-in Hybrid), 1,674 kg (E-308)
Tech and safety
- Infotainment
- 10-inch HD touchscreen; i-Cockpit with a configurable 10-inch head-up digital instrument panel; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Driver assistance
- Active Safety Brake (with night, cyclist and pedestrian detection) as standard; long-range blind-spot detection, rear cross traffic alert and lane position assist in the optional Drive Assist Pack Plus
Pros and cons
Pros
- Hybrid, diesel, plug-in hybrid and electric versions
- E-308 reaches up to 279 miles (WLTP)
- Plug-in hybrid gives up to 54 miles of electric range and 0–62 mph in 7.9 s
Cons
- 412-litre boot shrinks to 314 litres in the plug-in hybrid
- Plug-in hybrid tows only 750 kg
- E-308 top speed 106 mph and 0–62 mph in 9.8 s
Closest rivals
Model | Body | Powertrain | Power | Range | Boot | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Electric | 129–193 bhp | 52–281 mi | – | Nov 2021 | |
| Hatchback | Petrol | 79–204 bhp | – | – | Sept 2021 | |
| Hatchback | Hybrid | 181 bhp | – | 410 l | Oct 2022 |
Sources
- pricelist.varioweb.co.uk/peugeot-308/download.pdf
- media.stellantis.com/fr-fr/peugeot/press/de-la-301-a-la-nouvelle-308-10-generat…
- media.stellantis.com/uk-en/peugeot/press/peugeot-opens-orders-for-new-308-and-3…
Photo: pricelist.varioweb.co.uk